Prudential Risk

Cryptocurrency

FSB Annual Report Flags Slowdown in G20 Reforms, Uneven Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

FSB says implementation gaps in crypto and stablecoin rules create arbitrage risks, while progress on broader post-crisis reforms has slowed.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Monitoring Shows Stable Capital, Higher Liquidity for Global Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Latest BCBS report finds capital and leverage ratios steady as of mid-2025, with a reduced impact from the final rules.

Credit Risk

India to Merge 'Bad Bank' Entities in Framework Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

The merger of NARCL and IDRCL will combine asset acquisition and resolution functions to improve efficiency in the country's stressed asset framework.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Urges ETF Industry to Tighten Controls Amid Growth Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

FSS flags concerns over exaggerated advertising, rebalancing shocks, and advance portfolio disclosures amid rapid market growth and new product launches.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Assesses Global Funds Industry as 'Stable', Based on 2024 Data

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Latest IOSCO report finds continued NAV growth in 2024, with relatively stable risk profiles across fund types.

Trading & Investment

Korea Launches Tax-Break Accounts to Lure Retail Funds from Abroad

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

New "Return to Domestic Market Accounts" offer major tax incentives but face complex rules and market scepticism.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

Credit Risk

APRA: Widening Insurance Protection Gap Creates Systemic Risk for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

Stress test maps out how a growing pool of uninsured homes directly elevates credit default and collateral risk within bank mortgage books.