Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Amends Capital Adequacy Rules for Bills Finance Firms

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2026

The amendments revise calculations for regulatory capital and risk-weighted assets, introducing stricter treatment for intra-group and certain financial instrument exposures.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

AI Risk & Governance

FSC Korea to Bolster Support Network for Vulnerable Groups With AI

By Editors | 25/04/2026

The FSC plans to expand its finance-welfare-employment support programme with AI tools, proactive alerts, and new products for small businesses and the uninsured.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Paper Calls for Bank-Like Prudential Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

New paper highlights systemic risks from crypto firms acting as financial intermediaries and recommends comprehensive prudential oversight and cross-border cooperation.

Liquidity Risk

FSS Korea Warns Securities Firms on Promissory Note and IMA Risks

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The regulator called for stronger liquidity management, internal controls and investor protection as funding from the instruments surged to KRW 57.2 trillion.

Structural Regulation

China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.

Credit Risk

Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

Cybersecurity

India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Unveils Bill to Regulate Critical Cash Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The proposed framework gives new powers to the RBA and ACCC to ensure cash remains available amid declining use and rising costs.