Prudential Risk

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Sri Lanka Treasury Covers USD 2.5m Loss from Cyber Heist

By Editors | 22/06/2026

Sri Lanka’s Treasury has paid a creditor after a USD 2.5 million debt repayment was stolen, with the loss to be recovered from the public via a budget amendment.

Capital Adequacy

TAIFEX Mandates Stricter Capital Monitoring for Futures Firms

By Editors | 22/06/2026

TAIFEX has outlined new capital thresholds and emergency funding rules for futures firms amid increased market volatility and growth.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Guide

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

The FSC has released a detailed, risk-based roadmap for the industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography, mandating a 2035 completion target.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Impose External Custody, Higher Capital Rules on Payment Gateways

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

New rules will mandate external fund management and stricter oversight to protect merchant funds following a major settlement failure.

Credit Risk

Korea to Overhaul Delinquent Debt Sale Practices

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

New guidelines will make originating lenders responsible for the conduct of debt buyers, aiming to curb aggressive and repetitive collection practices.

Credit Risk

China Crackdown Poses Moderate Risk to Hong Kong FIs - Moody's

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

New Moody's report says the credit impact will be moderate for securities firms and banks, and contained for insurers.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Demands Faster Implementation of Governance Enhancements for RITS

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Australia’s high-value payment system faces scrutiny over governance and risk management, with the central bank highlighting slow progress on key reforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New ASIC Chair Warns Banks on Systemic Failures, Scams and AI Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

New ASIC Chair Sarah Court has warned banks against 'bungling the basics' while outlining key enforcement priorities including scams, financial hardship and AI governance.

Market Risk

Bank Indonesia Hikes Rate, Tightens Forex Purchase Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

The central bank has raised its benchmark rate and lowered the limit on undocumented foreign exchange purchases to support the rupiah.