Prudential Risk

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

    ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSC Korea to Bolster Support Network for Vulnerable Groups With AI

    By Editors | 25/04/2026

    The FSC plans to expand its finance-welfare-employment support programme with AI tools, proactive alerts, and new products for small businesses and the uninsured.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BIS Paper Calls for Bank-Like Prudential Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    New paper highlights systemic risks from crypto firms acting as financial intermediaries and recommends comprehensive prudential oversight and cross-border cooperation.

    Liquidity Risk

    FSS Korea Warns Securities Firms on Promissory Note and IMA Risks

    By Editors | 24/04/2026

    The regulator called for stronger liquidity management, internal controls and investor protection as funding from the instruments surged to KRW 57.2 trillion.

    Structural Regulation

    China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

    Cybersecurity

    India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Unveils Bill to Regulate Critical Cash Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The proposed framework gives new powers to the RBA and ACCC to ensure cash remains available amid declining use and rising costs.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

    The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BIS Paper Highlights Systemic Risks from Fund Hedging Behaviour

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

    New BIS bulletin finds speculative currency hedging by equity funds can amplify market shocks, posing risks to financial stability.

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