Prudential Risk

Cybersecurity

BIS, IAIS Flag Significant Cyber Insurance Gap in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

New paper highlights a significant cyber insurance protection gap in APAC, where economies face a third of global attacks but account for just a tenth of premiums.

Market Risk

FSS Korea Issues Warnings on Market Volatility, Leveraged Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The FSS has urged caution on leveraged investments and issued a specific alert on single-stock products amid rising market volatility.

Credit Risk

ASIC Puts Australian Private Credit Funds on Notice Over Valuations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

ASIC has warned the private credit sector to ensure its upcoming asset valuations are accurate and realistic amid tightening market conditions.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of India’s Margin Trading Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

Proposals include higher broker net worth requirements, expanded funding sources, and revised exposure limits to strengthen risk management and enhance operational efficiency.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils Action Plan for Shanghai Offshore Finance Hub

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

The plan sets a phased timeline, details pilot programmes to boost yuan use, and calls for coordination with Hong Kong.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Relaxes Interest Rate Caps on NRI Deposits to Boost Forex Inflows

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The RBI has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on select non-resident deposits in a move to attract overseas funds and support the rupee.

Emerging Prudential Risks

NFRA Chief Vows to Tackle Systemic Risk, Support Strategic Sectors

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

The head of the NFRA has outlined plans to manage property and debt risks while channelling funds to future industries.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Seeks Share Buy-Out Order Against Former Insurance Chairman

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The SFC has initiated legal proceedings against 11 former directors of the delisted Target Insurance, seeking a rare share buy-out order and director disqualifications.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Injects Additional BDT 15bn into Islami Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2026

The central bank has extended emergency liquidity support to BDT 65 billion, even as it assumed direct control of Islami Bank's board amid a crisis sparked by heavy deposit withdrawals.