Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

BNM Fines 13 Money Changers for Inadequate Funds, Weak Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

BNM has imposed penalties on 13 licensed money changers, underscoring the regulator’s focus on financial integrity and consumer protection.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Cuts FX Risk Reserve Ratio to Zero to Cool Yuan's Rapid Rise

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

The move eliminates costs for forward FX purchases and signals policymakers' discomfort with the renminbi's recent pace of appreciation.

Credit Risk

Korea to Overhaul Rules on Management of Delinquent Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

Regulators are introducing sweeping reforms to promote early-stage debt restructuring and curb aggressive collection and debt sale practices by financial firms.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Private Placement Rules for Co-operative Bank Umbrella Body

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The RBI has allowed the NUCFDC to raise capital from more than 200 subscribers through private share placements, aiming to help it onboard over 1,400 cooperative banks.

Credit Risk

Cambodia Sets New Asset Management Rules to Tackle NPLs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

New regulations establish a framework for asset management institutions, setting minimum capital, licensing fees, and strict rules on activities to manage bad loans.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Issues New Rules for Cross-border RMB Financing

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

The new unified framework introduces counter-cyclical tools and a net outflow cap tied to capital, aiming to boost offshore RMB liquidity.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand Finalises Key Decisions in Review of Bank Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The RBNZ has finalised its 2025 capital review, introducing loss-absorbing capacity instruments and setting a multi-year transition plan starting in October 2026.

Liquidity Risk

Philippines Proposes Overhaul of Regulations for Electronic Money Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

Draft rules introduce strict liquidity requirements and recovery plans for e-money issuers, and powers allowing BSP to take control of firms in distress.

Operational Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Resilience Gaps in Crowdfunding Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has called for stronger governance and risk management following a thematic review of crowdfunding service providers.