Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

China Adds US Rare Earths Firms to Export Control List

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

Beijing has prohibited the export of dual-use items to ten US companies, including two rare earths producers, in a retaliatory move.

Credit Risk

Bank Indonesia Extends Credit Card Relief Measures to End-2026

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The central bank will maintain lower minimum payments and capped late fees to support public purchasing power and sustain domestic economic activity.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Offers Capital Relief on Government Bond Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2026

The BSP has introduced temporary relief measures to shield banks from the capital impact of unrealised government bond losses.

Credit Risk

Korea Tightens Rules on Mutual Finance Real Estate Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Regulators have introduced new loan caps, stricter provisioning rules, and higher capital requirements for mutual finance institutions to curb risks associated with project finance and improve sector-wide stability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Sri Lanka Treasury Covers USD 2.5m Loss from Cyber Heist

By Editors | 22/06/2026

Sri Lanka’s Treasury has paid a creditor after a USD 2.5 million debt repayment was stolen, with the loss to be recovered from the public via a budget amendment.

Capital Adequacy

TAIFEX Mandates Stricter Capital Monitoring for Futures Firms

By Editors | 22/06/2026

TAIFEX has outlined new capital thresholds and emergency funding rules for futures firms amid increased market volatility and growth.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Issues Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Guide

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

The FSC has released a detailed, risk-based roadmap for the industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography, mandating a 2035 completion target.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Impose External Custody, Higher Capital Rules on Payment Gateways

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

New rules will mandate external fund management and stricter oversight to protect merchant funds following a major settlement failure.

Credit Risk

Korea to Overhaul Delinquent Debt Sale Practices

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

New guidelines will make originating lenders responsible for the conduct of debt buyers, aiming to curb aggressive and repetitive collection practices.