Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Project Finance Rules for Banks, NBFCs

By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2025

Provisioning norms for under-construction projects are set at 1%, compared to 5% in the draft proposed last year.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Malaysia’s Retirement System Must Evolve, Says EPF Chief

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

Malaysia’s retirement system needs to be inclusive, flexible, and better aligned with the realities of modern life, said the EPF Chief.

Trading & Investment

RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Derivatives Sales

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

The RBI is reportedly concerned that some SME clients were not adequately informed of the risks associated with certain derivative products.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Chair Klaas Knot Warns Against Complacency in Final Address

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

Klaas Knot warned that easing banking regulations would be a “big mistake” that would increase the likelihood of financial crises.

Capital Adequacy

Korea FSS Flags Solvency Drop in Insurance Sector

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The solvency ratio of local insurance companies fell below 200 percent in Q1, the first decline of its kind in four years.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea FSS Considers Inspections of Korbit Over Trading Suspension

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The FSS is said to be investigating the cause of a 12-hour trading and services suspension at crypto exchange Korbit.

Operational Risk

“Perfect Storm” of Operational Risks Brewing: APRA Official

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

APRA’s Chris Gower said geopolitics, cyber threats, and third-party reliance create operational resilience challenges for the financial sector.

Operational Risk

Banking Sector Reports Fall in Operational Risk for 2024: ORX

By Editors | 18/06/2025

ORX report shows banking sector operational risk losses down in 2024, but external fraud and digitalisation trends warrant attention.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Broaden FTZ Reforms, Stabilise Real Estate Market

By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

Top Chinese officials pledged to expands free trade reforms nationwide, and address the property market slump with a multi-pronged approach.