Prudential Risk

Liquidity Risk

South Korea Enhances Shinyup’s Crisis Response Capabilities

By Mark Johnston | 14/02/2025

The mutual finance association commonly known as Shinhyup will be able to more easily borrow funds from the BOK against government bonds it holds.

Market Risk

HKMA Directs Banks to Enhance Interest Rate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2025

The HKMA says AIs must strengthen the management of interest rate risk, emphasising CARs disclosure and usage of behavioural models.

Climate Risk

OCC Becomes Latest US Regulator to Withdraw from NGFS

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/02/2025

The OCC’s withdrawal from the NGFS follows similar moves by the US Treasury, Federal Reserve and FDIC.

Structural Regulation

Korea FSS Emphasises Stability and Innovation in 2025 Business Plan

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/02/2025

A major component of the plan is the modernisation of Korea’s capital market​​, including supporting the introduction of new investment products

Resolution & Recovery

Chinese Authorities Preparing Bailout Plan for China Vanke – Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2025

The government’s willingness to step in and try to put a floor under Vanke and the broader property market represents a change in policy.

Payments & Settlements

India: SFBs Permitted to Link Pre-Approved Credit Lines to UPI

By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

Small finance banks now permitted to use pre-approved credit lines to fund UPI transactions, subject to customer consent.

Trading & Investment

China Allows Insurers to Invest in Gold for the First Time

By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

China’s NFRA has launched a pilot programme permitting ten major insurance firms to invest up to one percent of their assets in gold.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSC Korea Revises Regulations for Credit Rating Agencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

Explicit penalties introduced for corporate credit rating agencies found engaging in fraudulent evaluations or coercing specific rating outcomes

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Consults on Amendments to Banking Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025

The amendments to certain definitions or provisions aim to enhance clarity and align with the Basel framework.