Prudential Risk

Data Privacy

China Rolls Out Supply Chain Regulations Targeting Harmful Foreign Actions

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

New regulations create a security review mechanism and allow for countermeasures against foreign commercial and government actions deemed harmful.

Payments & Settlements

China Directs FIs to Optimise Financial Services for E-commerce Sector

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

New guidelines call for enhanced credit, supply chain finance, and cross-border payment solutions to support e-commerce integration with the real economy.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Prudential Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

The central bank plans to scrap the Investment Fluctuation Reserve and ease capital adequacy rules to reduce compliance burdens and boost liquidity.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

Credit Risk

Korea to Phase In Stricter Real Estate PF Rules from 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

New capital requirements will be phased in over four years as market indicators show signs of stabilisation and restructuring efforts continue.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Faces Deepening Banking Crisis Amid Surging Defaults

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

An industry association is calling for regulatory relief as defaulted loans and capital shortfalls hit record highs, prompting government reform pledges.

Cybersecurity

Korea FSS to Shift Financial Security Oversight to Prevention

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The FSS will focus on proactive risk management but has vowed a “zero-tolerance” approach to repeat IT incidents caused by internal control failures.

Credit Risk

FSS Korea Probes Two Banks Over Tech Loan Irregularities

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

The FSS is inspecting KB Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank amid allegations of falsified credit evaluations.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.