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Prudential Risk
Credit Risk
Korea Tightens Moneylender Rules, Setting 60% ‘Anti-Social’ Rate Cap
By Editors | 30/06/2025
The FSC is introducing stricter capital rules for credit businesses and will void loans with rates above 60% under new consumer protection measures.
Liquidity Risk
HKMA Offers Favourable Liquidity Treatment for ‘Money Safe’ Deposits
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025
HKMA will allow deposits locked in the new anti-scam feature to be treated as more stable for liquidity calculations.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Combatting FX Speculation by Foreign Investors
By Editors | 28/06/2025
Taiwan’s central bank is combatting a currency speculation strategy that involves simultaneously buying Taiwanese ETFs and inverse ETFs.
Credit Risk
Korea Tightens Lending Rules to Curb Rising Household Debt
By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2025
The “unprecedentedly aggressive move” aims to curb household debt growth, particularly in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Malaysian Debt Collection Industry Launches Professional Association
By Editors | 27/06/2025
Malaysia’s debt collection industry has formed an association to promote ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and professional standards.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Indian Government Considers Raising Deposit Insurance Limit
By Editors | 27/06/2025
India is considering raising bank deposit insurance cover beyond the current limit of INR 500,000, less than 5 years since the last increase.
Liquidity Risk
BOK Revamps Liquidity Management Framework, Expands Access
By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025
Regular repo purchases will be introduced alongside an expansion of the range of eligible collateral and new participation incentives.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework
By Mark Johnston | 27/06/2025
The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months
By Thisanka Siripala | 26/06/2025
The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
APRA Intensifies Scrutiny of Super Fund Expenditure Decisions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025
APRA is calling for a greater focus on member outcomes and robust expenditure management frameworks.
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