Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Cambodia to Strengthen Lending Practices in Microfinance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

The reforms will ensure that loans are granted based on a borrower’s ability to repay rather than relying solely on collateral.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Issues New Concentration Risk Guidelines for Insurance Groups

By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

China’s NFRA has released new guidelines aimed at enhancing risk management within insurance groups.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US States Accuse Asset Managers of Downplaying China Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025

While multiple firms are being targeted, much of the scrutiny is directed at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.

Operational Risk

Indonesia’s OJK Issues 9 New Financial Sector Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The new regulations cover financing institutions, venture capital companies, microfinance institutions and P2P lenders.

Operational Risk

APRA Accepts Court Enforceable Undertaking from Cbus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2025

APRA accepted a CEU from Cbus and simultaneously launched a new probe into the firm for possible SIS Act breaches.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Unveils Details of New RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

Banks that have the required governance and controls in place can start tapping the new facility on a pilot basis starting 28 February 2025.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Reveals Results of Probe into Shinhan Trading Losses

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2025

Shinhan Investment Corp, when acting as an ETF liquidity provider, engaged in speculative futures trading and lost KRW 130 billion.

Cybersecurity

S. Korea Finalises Rule Changes to Bolster Cyber Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2025

The revisions provide financial institutions greater decision-making autonomy and strengthen the role of CEOs and directors in overseeing cybersecurity matters

Credit Risk

BCBS Proposes Updates to Credit Risk Management Principles

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

The updates are aimed at aligning with the current Basel Framework, updating references, and removing outdated or redundant provisions.