Prudential Risk

Market Risk

PBOC Directs Banks to Refrain from Purchasing US Dollar

By Editors | 11/04/2025

The PBOC is not expected to resort to yuan devaluation to soften the blow from US tariffs, but it may pursue modest depreciation to help exports.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBA “Lost Confidence” in ASX Months Before December Outage – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

The RBA had warned ASX in a September 2024 confidential that it had lost confidence in the exchange’s ability to manage its operations and risks.

Liquidity Risk

Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Announces Measures to Maintain Market Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

US tariffs prompted Taiwan authorities to impose short-selling curbs and activate a stock market stabilisation fund used in times of crisis.

Liquidity Risk

Korea: K Bank Submits Emergency Plan to FSS

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

The FSS had requested the emergency plan amid concerns about the high concentration of funds related to Upbit deposited in K Bank.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Nominates Bank of England Governor as New Chair

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

Andrew Bailey’s nomination is expected to be finalised in June. He will hold the role for a three-year term, succeeding Klaas Knot.

Emerging Prudential Risks

India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Time to Get Serious About Culture Risk Governance & Supervision

By Stephen Scott | 08/04/2025

More than five years after the Hayne Royal Commission, Australians are grappling with twin crises at ANZ and ASX, writes Stephen Scott.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Invites Non-Bank Deposit Takers to Apply for ESAS Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2025

Non-bank deposit takers can use ESAS for payments and settlements, accessing HQLA, and for earning interest at the OCR.