Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

Australia FSC Sets New Governance Standard for Super Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

Industry body acts to strengthen oversight of investments and financial advisers on wrap platforms ahead of potential government regulation and following recent market failures.

Liquidity Risk

Korea Unveils KRW 78 Trillion Package for Crisis-Hit Firms

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2026

Financial regulators have announced significant loan and support packages from state and commercial lenders to aid companies facing liquidity issues.

Credit Risk

Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New BOK Chief Signals Major Overhaul of Stability, FX Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

Shin Hyun-song has outlined a new policy direction focused on a wider financial stability role, won internationalisation, and digital currency innovation.

Credit Risk

Australia Launches Dual-Track Response to SME Economic Shock

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

Government-backed zero-interest loans are being rolled out as major banks simultaneously adjust their own credit provisioning for at-risk sectors.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Unveils New Guarantee Scheme, Eases Rules for MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The government is providing enhanced credit guarantees and extending compliance deadlines to help small businesses navigate the global energy crisis.

Market Risk

Philippine Central Bank Urges FX Hedging Amid Geopolitical Shocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

A BSP board member has called on banks to encourage corporate hedging as the war in Iran impacts the economy.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Laos Plans Sovereign Wealth Fund to Bolster Economy

By Editors | 21/04/2026

The government has initiated a feasibility study for a National Investment Fund, modelled on Singapore's Temasek, to manage state assets and ease debt pressures.

Stablecoins

BIS Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoin Rules to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warns that divergent national frameworks could lead to market fragmentation and enable harmful regulatory arbitrage.