Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Proposes Accounting Rule Change to Address Insurer FX Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

The draft amendment aims to address currency mismatches in life insurance subsidiaries by allowing a departure from standard accounting rules.

Credit Risk

China Rolls Out CNY 500b Guarantee Scheme and Expanded Loan Subsidies

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

The package of measures also imposes stringent new operational and compliance mandates on financial institutions designed to manage risk and prevent arbitrage.

Credit Risk

Korea to Overhaul Credit Rating System for Greater Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Task force to tackle credit score inflation and improve access to finance for 'thin-filers' and small businesses.

Payments & Settlements

BOT Eases Foreign Income Repatriation Rules to Curb Baht’s Rally

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

The relaxations allow residents greater flexibility to retain and use overseas earnings in foreign currency and support business cash-flow management.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Launches "Special Management Period" for Saemaeul Geumgo Credit Cooperatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Proposes Amendments to Capital Adequacy Rules for Bill Finance Companies

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

Taiwan’s FSC drafts changes to align capital calculations with international reporting standards and banking regulations.

Trading & Investment

Korea’s Hyundai Card Revives Kimchi Bonds After 15-year Freeze

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

Hyundai Card priced a USD 20 million deal after the central bank lifted a ban on local foreign-currency bond investments to support the won.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IAIS Roadmap Targets Financial Stability Risks and Climate Change

By Editors | 21/01/2026

The IAIS will enhance monitoring of insurers' investments in alternative assets, advance efforts on climate risks, and publish an operational resilience paper early this year.

Operational Risk

Japan Banks Face 'Operational Resilience' Test as Disaster Risks Mount - BOJ

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Japanese financial institutions are shifting to an “all-hazards” approach to business continuity, though gaps remain in executive drill participation and third-party risk management.