Prudential Risk

Operational Risk

Australian Regulators Warn Funds on 'Payday Super' Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

APRA and ATO are concerned that a material number of superannuation funds are not on track to meet the new three-day contribution processing rules.

Credit Risk

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

By Editors | 26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Capital Adequacy

FSC Korea to Ease Bank Rules, Offer Immunity for “Productive Finance”

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator plans to reduce capital burdens and expand immunity for staff to encourage lending to businesses and boost economic growth.

Credit Risk

Korea to Revise Main Debtor Group Evaluation System

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

The move aims to better reflect industry-specific characteristics, particularly for sectors like petrochemicals undergoing restructuring.

Structural Regulation

Korean Banks Sue Regulator Over KRW 272 Billion LTV Collusion Fine

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Four major banks are challenging a landmark KFTC ruling that deemed the exchange of loan-to-value information as anti-competitive collusion.

Cryptocurrency

FSB Annual Report Flags Slowdown in G20 Reforms, Uneven Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

FSB says implementation gaps in crypto and stablecoin rules create arbitrage risks, while progress on broader post-crisis reforms has slowed.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Monitoring Shows Stable Capital, Higher Liquidity for Global Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Latest BCBS report finds capital and leverage ratios steady as of mid-2025, with a reduced impact from the final rules.

Credit Risk

India to Merge 'Bad Bank' Entities in Framework Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

The merger of NARCL and IDRCL will combine asset acquisition and resolution functions to improve efficiency in the country's stressed asset framework.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Urges ETF Industry to Tighten Controls Amid Growth Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

FSS flags concerns over exaggerated advertising, rebalancing shocks, and advance portfolio disclosures amid rapid market growth and new product launches.