Prudential Risk

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank to Reject SIBL Control Bid Amid Merger Push

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The central bank will reportedly reject a bid by former owners to reclaim a troubled bank, pressing ahead with a merger under a controversial new law.

Resolution & Recovery

RBNZ Sets Out Timeline for New Deposit Takers Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The central bank has detailed key deadlines for consultations, relicensing, and the first levies under the new Deposit Takers Act.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes New Bank Licensing Framework, Scraps RADI Pathway

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new, more transparent licensing regime for local banks, introducing legally binding criteria and fixed timelines.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Issues Framework for Digital Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The central bank has authorised banks to offer small, short-term ‘e-loans’ through a fully digital process, subject to detailed operational and risk management requirements.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Banks Abandon Patient Approach to Tackle Bad Debt - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

Lenders are reportedly expanding specialist teams and forcing liquidations to manage a HKD 200 billion pile of soured commercial property loans.

Cybersecurity

IMF Warns of Systemic Risk from AI-Fuelled Cyberattacks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

The IMF is urging a ‘resilience-first’ policy response as advanced AI models amplify cyber threats to the global financial system.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Rules for Including Quarterly Profits in Bank Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

RBI simplifies rules for including quarterly profits in banks’ regulatory capital calculations, while introducing new audit and profit-adjustment requirements.