Prudential Risk

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.

Credit Risk

RBI Tightens Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

Banks would be required to obtain external auditor certification for priority sector loans routed through intermediaries, to curb misclassification and prevent double counting.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Proposes Raising Cap on State Funds in Banks to Ease Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The MOF has proposed a temporary increase in the limit on idle state funds held at commercial banks to ease year-end liquidity pressures.

Trading & Investment

China Proposes Strict Derivatives Rules to Curb Speculation and Ring-Fence Risks

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

The CSRC draft mandates professional trader standards, bans listed firms from trading their own stock derivatives, and enforces mandatory trade reporting.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesia Sets New Investment, Solvency Rules for State Pension Funds

By Editors | 20/01/2026

New finance ministry regulation mandates 30% government bond allocation and a 2% solvency floor for civil servant pension managers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Canada, China Revive Financial Talks, Ease Trade Tensions

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

New agreement establishes a financial working group to coordinate on AML and capital flows while resetting tariff rules for strategic sectors.

Operational Risk

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.

Credit Risk

China Rolls Out Coordinated Measures to Support Property Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

Chinese authorities slashed the minimum downpayment for commercial real estate loans and extended a personal income tax rebate for home upgraders.

Credit Risk

China Imposes Strict Rate Caps on Micro-Lenders in High-Cost Debt Crackdown

By Editors | 19/01/2026

New rules mandate a phased reduction in borrowing costs to four times the benchmark LPR by end-2027, accelerating a sector-wide consolidation.