Prudential Risk

    Payments & Settlements

    China Directs FIs to Optimise Financial Services for E-commerce Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

    New guidelines call for enhanced credit, supply chain finance, and cross-border payment solutions to support e-commerce integration with the real economy.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Prudential Norms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    The central bank plans to scrap the Investment Fluctuation Reserve and ease capital adequacy rules to reduce compliance burdens and boost liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

    Credit Risk

    Korea to Phase In Stricter Real Estate PF Rules from 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

    New capital requirements will be phased in over four years as market indicators show signs of stabilisation and restructuring efforts continue.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Faces Deepening Banking Crisis Amid Surging Defaults

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    An industry association is calling for regulatory relief as defaulted loans and capital shortfalls hit record highs, prompting government reform pledges.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea FSS to Shift Financial Security Oversight to Prevention

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The FSS will focus on proactive risk management but has vowed a “zero-tolerance” approach to repeat IT incidents caused by internal control failures.

    Credit Risk

    FSS Korea Probes Two Banks Over Tech Loan Irregularities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The FSS is inspecting KB Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank amid allegations of falsified credit evaluations.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

    With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.

    Credit Risk

    Korea Mandates Higher FI Contributions to Boost Microfinance

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    Regulators have increased mandatory contributions from financial institutions to expand policy-based finance and support for vulnerable borrowers in South Korea.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Identifies Gaps in Cyber Risk Management at Domestic FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    New FSA-commissioned report finds domestic firms lag overseas peers in managing cybersecurity risks from vendors and other third parties.

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