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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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