Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Loan Rescheduling Rules for Financial Sector

By Editors | 10/06/2025

Bangladesh Bank eases loan rescheduling rules, aiming to support housing finance borrowers with longer repayment periods and greater flexibility.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Central Bank Warns of Growing Risks from ETF Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The growth of the ETF market poses financial stability risks due to investor herding, liquidity challenges and questionable asset management practices.

Credit Risk

RBI Eases Gold Loan Guidelines for Small Borrowers

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The RBI has removed credit appraisal requirements for small borrowers. while the LTV ratio for loans up to INR 250,000 is 85%,

Capital Adequacy

Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.

Anti-Money Laundering

SFC Imposes 6-Month Ban on Former Executive Director of MTF Securities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025

The SFC banned a former MTF Securities executive director for failing to properly manage credit risks and report suspicious trading […]

Operational Risk

BSP Proposes Amendments to Disaster Relief Policy for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The relief policy includes waivers of penalties for late filings, extensions for regulatory reporting deadlines, and deferral of examinations.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank to Safeguard Depositors if Islamic Banks Merge

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

While assuring the safety of depositors’ funds, the central bank governor said a resolution fund would be established prior to the consolidation process.

Operational Risk

BSP Proposes Revised Basel III Operational Risk Rules for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The draft rules outline updated standards for operational risk capital, replacing existing approaches with a single “business indicator” metric.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea’s FSS Sanctions Insurers for Control Deficiencies

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/06/2025

FSS finds deficiencies in contract governance, claims handling, and data usage at three major non-life insurance companies.