Prudential Risk

Payments & Settlements

RBA Demands Faster Implementation of Governance Enhancements for RITS

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Australia’s high-value payment system faces scrutiny over governance and risk management, with the central bank highlighting slow progress on key reforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New ASIC Chair Warns Banks on Systemic Failures, Scams and AI Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

New ASIC Chair Sarah Court has warned banks against 'bungling the basics' while outlining key enforcement priorities including scams, financial hardship and AI governance.

Market Risk

Bank Indonesia Hikes Rate, Tightens Forex Purchase Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

The central bank has raised its benchmark rate and lowered the limit on undocumented foreign exchange purchases to support the rupiah.

Capital Adequacy

ISLA Unveils Basel III Toolkit Amid Global Regulatory Divergence

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

Toolkit outlines strategies for securities finance firms to manage capital costs as Basel III implementation diverges across key jurisdictions.

Market Data & Technology

China Launches Interbank Data Repository in Shanghai

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

A new entity has opened in Shanghai to centralise and analyse high-frequency trading data, aiming to enhance macro-prudential management and market supervision.

Credit Risk

South Korea Launches Major Overhaul for Inclusive Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

Authorities are moving beyond one-off support measures to fundamentally reform credit scoring, debt adjustment, and incentives for financial firms to widen financial access.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Joins Global Tax Information Exchange Framework

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The move supports implementation of the 15 percent global minimum tax and aims to curb profit shifting by multinational corporations.

Resolution & Recovery

RBNZ Launches Final Consultations on New Deposit Taker Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on the final tranche of technical standards and a new crisis preparedness policy package under the Deposit Takers Act.

Trading & Investment

China Deepens Offshore Bond Market with New Rules for Banks

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

New notice clarifies underwriting and investment rules for banks in Shanghai's free-trade zone, aiming to build on the market's first-year progress.