Prudential Risk

Market Risk

China Strengthens Market Risk Management for Commercial Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

The new rules aim to strengthen governance and improve the overall management of market risk within commercial banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Steps Up Scrutiny of Bank Boardrooms Amid Governance Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The RBI is focusing on the quality of board discussions, decision-making processes, and overall governance practices.

Emerging Prudential Risks

World Bank Approves $500m to Boost Financial Stability in Bangladesh

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The financing will support governance and financial sector reforms in Bangladesh, aiming to boost transparency and accountability.

KYC & CDD

Vietnam Introduces New Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2025

The amended enterprise law introduces beneficial ownership disclosure rules and caps the debt-to-equity ratio for private corporate bond issuers.

Emerging Prudential Risks

South Korea Boosts Market Monitoring Amid Middle East Tensions

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

KRX announced the formation of an “Emergency Market Operations Committee” to prepare for potential market volatility.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh to Ease Loan Rules for Foreign Firms to Boost Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

Under the revised policy, foreign companies in Bangladesh will be able to access loans at the same rates as domestic firms.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Consults on Stricter Rules for Licensed Money Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

The FSTB is seeking to strengthen the regulatory regime amid concerns over debt, especially among low-income earners and foreign domestic helpers.

Operational Risk

Japan FSA Refines Assessment Framework for Internal Audit Function

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

The FSA’s new report seeks to address industry requests for greater clarity on the specific requirements of the four-stage assessment framework.

Cybersecurity

G7 Cyber Expert Group Publishes Reconnection Best Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

New paper sets out best practices for financial firms reconnecting after cyber incidents, emphasising a phased approach and transparency.