Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

India Revamps MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme to Boost Exports

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

The revised scheme expands eligibility to the services sector, eases compliance, and introduces targeted incentives for export-oriented firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Targets AML, Property Speculation in Latest Industry Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The FSC H2 2025 examination report details common failings in AML, consumer protection, and cybersecurity across 12 financial sectors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Geopolitical Rifts Create Asymmetric Risks for Cross-border Banking: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

New BIS paper says negative geopolitical events disproportionately hit cross-border credit, while positive events fail to provide a similar boost.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Court Declares Macquarie Breached Law Over Shield Fund Monitoring

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The court found that Macquarie Investment Management failed to adequately monitor the collapsed Shield Master Fund, but it will avoid a penalty because of compensation paid to investors.

AI Risk & Governance

FIs Remain Wary of AI as They Move to Modernise Reg Reporting

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/03/2026

Despite a regulatory push to modernise, financial institutions are hesitant to use AI in reporting due to accuracy and validation concerns.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China's Trust Sector Move Away from 'Shadow Banking' Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Regulatory reforms are forcing China's trust industry away from shadow banking, with standardised assets now dominating portfolios even as firm profitability comes under pressure.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea Orders Real Estate Trusts to Rein in Risk, Boost Accountability

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

Regulator mandates preemptive provisions and warns against reckless growth ahead of new executive accountability rules taking effect in July.

Emerging Prudential Risks

South Korea to Bolster Defences Against Mounting External Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Korean authorities will conduct stress tests across the financial sector and prepare an expanded KRW 100 trillion market stabilisation programme.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Backs HDFC Bank Governance Despite Chairman’s Abrupt Exit

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The RBI said it sees no material concerns and approved an interim leadership plan after the part-time chairman resigned citing issues with “values and ethics”.