Prudential Risk

    Cryptocurrency

    Think Tank Urges Taiwan to Adopt Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    A new report argues Bitcoin could provide financial resilience against a potential China conflict, despite the central bank's previous rejection.

    Credit Risk

    BNM to Provide Financing Support to Firms Amid Global Volatility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    Malaysia unveils a 10-point plan to strengthen bank support for MSMEs, focusing on improving access to financing and credit delivery.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank to Vet Large Corporate Loans Before Approval

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    The central bank is formulating a new policy to directly scrutinise large loan proposals in a bid to curb rising defaults.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Seeks Court Intervention in Proposed Interprac Sale

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

    ASIC has launched legal action to investigate the AUD 50,000 sale of a financial adviser facing hundreds of client complaints and significant liabilities.

    Operational Risk

    Indonesia’s OJK Issues Social Media Governance Guidelines for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The new framework urges commercial banks to implement formal risk management and governance policies for their social media activities.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Imposes AUD 2 Million Capital Add-on on Sovereign Insurance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

    The capital charge was imposed to address serious deficiencies in its risk management, operational risk, and regulatory reporting frameworks.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    China Directs Banks to Adopt Blockchain for Credit and Tax Data Sharing

    By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

    Chinese regulators have ordered banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to improve lending for small businesses by standardising data sharing.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines Proposes Lower Risk Weight for Sustainable Housing Loans

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

    The BSP has issued a draft circular to reduce the credit risk weight for green home loans from 50 percent to 20 percent to spur market development.

    Operational Risk

    India: GIFT City Regulator Rolls Out New Pension Fund Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

    The new framework mandates a USD 1 million net worth, details strict investment and exposure limits, and introduces robust governance requirements.

    Tokenisation

    Tokenisation Risks Require Global Policy Overhaul: IMF Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

    IMF report is urging new legal and policy anchors to address concerns that the speed and automation of tokenised finance could amplify crises.

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