Prudential Risk

Payments & Settlements

Australia to Guarantee ANZ Operations in Pacific Islands

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

ANZ will invest an additional AUD 50 million to help address a decline in the number of foreign banks willing to serve the region.

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Meets with FinTech CEOs to Outline Supervisory Plans

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

The meeting included executives from major fintech firms such as Kakao Pay, Toss Payments, Coupang Pay, and Naver Financial.

Capital Adequacy

South Korea to Install Formal Insurer Capital Requirements

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/03/2025

The FSC plans to introduce a mandatory threshold for insurers’ basic capital K-ICS ratio to improve capital quality.

Resolution & Recovery

SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC to Expand Toolbox to Boost Growth Amid Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said more structural tools would be introduced to stimulate innovation, consumption, and exports.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea Announces New Guidelines on Third-Party Risk Management

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

The guidelines draw on international standards and will be implemented as self-regulatory standards through industry associations.

Operational Risk

NSE Places IndusInd Bank Under Additional Surveillance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

IndusInd Bank is under heightened scrutiny after it disclosed accounting irregularities in its derivatives portfolio.

Operational Risk

Australia: BUSSQ Ready to Comply with APRA Licence Conditions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/03/2025

BUSSQ has dropped its appeal against a decision requiring it to comply with additional licence conditions imposed by April last August.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases Exit Policy for Loan Defaulters

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

The central bank hopes the revised policy will encourage more borrowers to settle their debts, improving overall financial stability.