Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Korea Reviews Bill to End Direct Bond Purchases by Central Bank

    By Editors | 19/05/2026

    The proposal aims to bolster central bank independence, but critics warn it could limit the government's crisis-response flexibility.

    Cybersecurity

    Anthropic to Brief FSB on Cyber Vulnerabilities Exposed by AI - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2026

    Anthropic will present findings from its Mythos model to the Financial Stability Board amid growing concerns over systemic risk.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Slashes Penalty Rate on Overdue Loans

    By Editors | 19/05/2026

    The central bank has lowered the maximum penalty interest rate on overdue loans to 0.5 per cent, a move critics fear could encourage defaults in a stressed sector.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Bangladesh Bank Approves Liquidation of Five Ailing NBFIs

    By Editors | 19/05/2026

    The central bank has approved a depositor repayment scheme as it moves to shut down five chronically distressed non-bank firms.

    Tokenisation

    Australia Outlines Roadmap for Wholesale Tokenised Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2026

    The RBA and DFCRC have released findings from Project Acacia, proposing a new multi-agency programme to address regulatory uncertainty and foster innovation in tokenised finance.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Cambodia Post Bank Takes Over Prince Bank's $760m Loan Book

    By Editors | 19/05/2026

    The transfer follows Prince Bank’s closure due to sanctions-related issues, with the regulator approving the portfolio assignment.

    Credit Risk

    OJK Indonesia Pushes for ‘Business Judgement Rule’ in NPL Cases

    By Editors | 19/05/2026

    The regulator is seeking legal certainty to protect bankers from criminalisation over bad loans, provided decisions are made in good faith.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    US Fed Terminates Post-Archegos Enforcement Action Against UBS

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

    The 2023 order, which included a USD 268.5 million penalty, addressed risk management failures that led to significant losses.

    Credit Risk

    Korea to Liquidate Bad Bank After ‘Predatory Finance’ Rebuke

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    Financial authorities have ordered the sale of a 23-year-old delinquent debt portfolio following sharp criticism from the country’s president.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Private Credit Boom in APAC Prompts Fears of ‘Circular Risk’

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 18/05/2026

    The boom is increasing banks’ indirect exposure to the same corporate borrowers they once financed directly.

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