Prudential Risk

Liquidity Risk

HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Policy Lenders Form 'One Team' to Expand Productive Finance

By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

Six state-backed financial institutions have signed an MOU to coordinate support for innovation industries, following a directive from the FSC.

Trading & Investment

China to Expand Outbound Investment Quotas: SAFE Official

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

Regulators are preparing new QDII quotas to meet domestic demand while advancing a long-term strategy to open capital markets and boost the yuan's global role.

Market Risk

Korea Launches KRW 5 Trillion Bond Buyback to Calm Markets

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The emergency measure to stabilise bond yields is part of a wider economic response plan that also includes a supplementary budget.

Structural Regulation

AMCHAM Urges Regulatory Overhaul for Korea's Financial Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New report identifies 39 regulatory divergences from global standards, urging reforms to IT, licensing, and cross-border rules.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Forms Task Force to Manage WGBI Capital Inflows

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New multi-agency body will monitor funds and devise response plans ahead of the country's inclusion in the global bond index.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Issues Guidance for Alternative Data Use in Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The new guidelines focus on governance, transparency, data quality, and privacy to protect consumers as banks increase the use of non-traditional data.

Credit Risk

BNM Mandates Timelines for Loan Repayment Adjustments

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The central bank will require financial institutions to revise loan instalments within 60 days of rate changes, shortening it to 30 days in 2028.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan FSC Proposes New Capital Reduction Rules for Insurers

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The proposal aligns capital adequacy requirements for insurance subsidiaries of financial holding companies with Taiwan's new solvency regime, set for implementation in 2026.