Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

New BOK Chief Signals Major Overhaul of Stability, FX Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

Shin Hyun-song has outlined a new policy direction focused on a wider financial stability role, won internationalisation, and digital currency innovation.

Credit Risk

Australia Launches Dual-Track Response to SME Economic Shock

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

Government-backed zero-interest loans are being rolled out as major banks simultaneously adjust their own credit provisioning for at-risk sectors.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Unveils New Guarantee Scheme, Eases Rules for MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The government is providing enhanced credit guarantees and extending compliance deadlines to help small businesses navigate the global energy crisis.

Market Risk

Philippine Central Bank Urges FX Hedging Amid Geopolitical Shocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

A BSP board member has called on banks to encourage corporate hedging as the war in Iran impacts the economy.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Laos Plans Sovereign Wealth Fund to Bolster Economy

By Editors | 21/04/2026

The government has initiated a feasibility study for a National Investment Fund, modelled on Singapore's Temasek, to manage state assets and ease debt pressures.

Stablecoins

BIS Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoin Rules to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warns that divergent national frameworks could lead to market fragmentation and enable harmful regulatory arbitrage.

Capital Adequacy

Korean Insurers Pivot to Bonds as New Capital Rules Bite

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

South Korean insurers are de-risking portfolios and boosting high quality, longer duration bond holdings to meet a new core capital mandate effective in 2027.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Regulator Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Over ‘Mythos’ Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

Financial authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea are taking action over cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic's new AI model.

Market Risk

Fragmented FRTB Rollout Risks Reshaping APAC’s Trading Landscape

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 21/04/2026

Diverging US, European and APAC approaches to market risk rules could shift pricing power and concentrate risk.