Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New Zealand Council of Financial Regulators Undergoes Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

An independent review of the CoFR is underway to assess its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Banks Using Brickwork Ratings

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

The decision lifts restrictions imposed in July 2024 that only allowed banks to use Brickwork Ratings for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.

Cybersecurity

APRA Demands Stronger Security Controls at Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

RSE licensees must complete a self-assessment of information security controls and ensure protections like MFA are in place for high-risk activities and privileged access.

Liquidity Risk

HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Discontinues Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.

Credit Risk

New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.

Credit Risk

China Chengxin Launches Global Yuan Debt Rating Scale

By Editors | 10/06/2025

China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co Ltd launches first global yuan debt rating scale, citing shift in global financial landscape.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.