Prudential Risk

Trading & Investment

Korea Launches Tax-Break Accounts to Lure Retail Funds from Abroad

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

New "Return to Domestic Market Accounts" offer major tax incentives but face complex rules and market scepticism.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

Credit Risk

APRA: Widening Insurance Protection Gap Creates Systemic Risk for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

Stress test maps out how a growing pool of uninsured homes directly elevates credit default and collateral risk within bank mortgage books.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea to Double Microfinance Supply in Inclusive Finance Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The regulator unveiled expanded microfinance initiative and new loan products aimed at improving credit access for youth and vulnerable borrowers.

Operational Risk

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

By Editors | 24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on New Retirement Data Reporting Framework for Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

APRA has proposed new reporting standards to collect detailed data on retirement products, advice, and member outcomes from 2027.

Credit Risk

Taiwan Central Bank Eases Credit Controls for Property Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The central bank raised the loan-to-value ratio for second-home mortgages to 60 percent, citing the success of previous cooling measures.

Operational Risk

BCBS Finalises Technical Changes to Operational and Market Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

The changes reclassify rental income under the operational risk framework and clarify the use of floors for credit spread risk.