Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Vietnam Introduces Code to Curb Aggressive Debt Collection

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The VNBA has introduced a mandatory code of conduct for its members, setting clear boundaries on debt recovery practices and prohibiting harassment and intimidation.

Credit Risk

Australian Court Fines Non-Bank Lender AUD 1.55 Million for Law Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The penalty follows a court finding that the non-bank lender failed to properly assess the living expenses of vulnerable car loan applicants, undermining responsible lending laws.

DeFi & Web3

$290m Crypto Hack Reveals DeFi Governance and Contagion Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

An exploit attributed to North Korea triggered market contagion and a governance intervention, offering lessons for regulators on systemic risk.

Market Risk

EU Proposes Three-Year Relief from FRTB Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

European Commission consults on temporary measures to shield its banks from the full capital impact of new market risk rules.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Bonds to Join Key JPMorgan Index After Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The inclusion in the GBI-EM series from January 2027 follows significant regulatory and market reforms and is expected to lower borrowing costs.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Expands Financial Support Package to Benefit MSMEs

By Editors | 26/04/2026

The government has announced a new loan facility and expanded a financing guarantee scheme to help businesses manage global economic pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

HKMA Paper Calls for Enhanced Measures to Bolster Corporate Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2026

New paper urges policymakers to enhance monitoring, improve communication, and strengthen funding markets to help firms withstand economic shocks.

Liquidity Risk

South Korea Forms Joint Support Body for Naphtha Imports

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2026

New framework involving regulators, banks and the state trade insurer will fast-track letters of credit for petrochemical firms facing supply risks.

Credit Risk

South Korea Passes Law to Toughen Debt Relief Screening

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2026

Government-backed debt restructuring programmes will now screen applicants’ financial and virtual asset holdings to prevent moral hazard and ensure fairness.