Prudential Risk

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Urged to Ease Card Regulations to Boost Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

    Academics argue that Korea's strict leverage and business scope rules put domestic card firms at a disadvantage against big tech and hurt consumers.

    Capital Adequacy

    China NFRA Proposes Overhaul of Rules for Rural Lenders

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

    The draft rules are expected to force consolidation by hiking capital minimums and requiring principal sponsors to hold a majority stake.

    Market Risk

    Indonesia to Revive Dormant Stabilisation Fund to Support Bond Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    The finance ministry will activate a dedicated fund to buy government bonds, aiming to curb capital outflows and support the currency.

    Credit Risk

    India Unveils INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme for Stressed Sectors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    The government will provide guarantees to lenders to support MSMEs and airlines facing liquidity challenges from the Middle East conflict.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Extends Policy Support for Distressed Borrowers

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The central bank has extended its loan restructuring scheme until 30 June, aiming to help businesses recover and manage soaring default loans.

    Cybersecurity

    Indian Banks Told to Prepare for ‘Mythos’ AI Cyber Threat

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    India’s MOF has urged banks and insurers to strengthen cyber resilience against emerging AI threats targeting legacy systems.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Bangladesh Enacts New Deposit Protection Law to Promote Stability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    The new law doubles coverage to BDT 200,000, extends the scheme to non-bank financial institutions, and allows funds to be used in bank resolutions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bangladesh Regulator Mandates 14-Week Training for New Bankers

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    BB issued new guidelines requiring a 14-week training programme for all entry-level officials to standardise professional competency and ethics.

    Capital Adequacy

    Hong Kong Finalises Capital Rule Changes for Insurers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

    The Insurance Authority has finalised changes to its risk-based capital regime, introducing incentives for infrastructure investment and new rules for digital assets.

    Operational Risk

    Taiwan Mandates 'Three Chiefs' in Overhaul of Bank Internal Controls

    By Editors | 10/05/2026

    New rules introduce a 'three lines model', require dedicated compliance, risk and info-sec chiefs, and embed ESG and operational resilience.

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