Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    Japan Banking Body to Develop Risk Guidelines for LBO Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    The Japanese Bankers Association will release guidelines this month to address the risks of the growing leveraged buyout market.

    Liquidity Risk

    BIS Report Warns on Foreign Currency Funding Risks, Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    A new CGFS report highlights banks' reliance on internal capital markets and derivatives, urging enhanced monitoring and currency-specific liquidity rules.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Issues Draft Legislation for New Payments Licensing Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    The reforms establish a dual ASIC-APRA model, setting a AUD 200 million threshold for prudential oversight and introducing new safeguarding rules.

    Operational Risk

    FSS Korea to Inspect Toss Bank After Won-Yen Price Glitch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    The regulator has launched an on-site probe after a system error briefly let customers buy yen at half the market rate, causing potential losses of about KRW 10 billion.

     

    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS Presses Brokerages on Rising Margin Loan Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    The FSS met with 11 securities firms to discuss investor protection and risk management amid growing market volatility.

    Cybersecurity

    China Curbs OpenClaw AI Use Amid Security Fears and Adoption Frenzy

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Beijing is restricting the viral AI agent in state-run firms over security risks, even as local governments offer subsidies to fuel adoption.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Regulator Concludes Probe into Bithumb 'Ghost Coin' Incident

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    The FSS has concluded its probe into the exchange's internal control failures, which allowed a payout far exceeding its holdings.

    Credit Risk

    India’s IFSCA Issues Draft Guidelines for Capital Relief on Factoring Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

    The proposals aim to align factoring rules with Basel III, recognise credit risk mitigation tools, and set prudential norms for finance firms in GIFT City.

    Operational Risk

    BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

    Credit Risk

    Data Centre Boom is Reshaping APAC Loan Markets: APLMA

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    New whitepaper details the rapid growth, innovative financing, and significant regulatory and credit risks facing Asia's data centre sector.

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