Prudential Risk

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan to Strengthen Safe Deposit Box Security After Employee Thefts

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

FSA guidelines will introduce industry-wide security standards for safe deposit box operations.

Credit Risk

JSDA Seeks Public Feedback on Corporate Bond Underwriting Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

The draft guidelines seek to increase the use of covenants in corporate bond issuance, particularly for lower rated bonds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.

Resolution & Recovery

Vietnam’s SCB Receives Restructuring Proposal from Developer

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

Real estate developer Sun Group is seeking approval for a 15-year rescue plan for Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.

Capital Adequacy

Singapore Banks to Take Steps to Reduce Excess Capital – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2025

S&P Global Ratings says the Basel reforms raised capital ratios at Singapore banks, and they are now likely to take steps to cut back on this excess capital.

Payments & Settlements

China Rolls Out 30-Point Action Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2025

The plan includes measures to expand channels for personal investment and encourages FIs to increase the issuance of personal consumption loans.

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Bank Imposes Stricter Dividend Payout Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

Banks will only be allowed to pay cash dividends from current-year profits, prohibiting the use of accumulated profits from previous years.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Replaces Boards of 3 More Private Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

Since Bangladesh’s political transition in August 2024, the central bank has restructured the boards of 14 banks in total.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong IA Consults on Disclosure Rules for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

The IA is consulting on disclosure requirements for insurers under Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regime.