Prudential Risk

AI Risk & Governance

BIS Paper Urges Clearer Supervisory Guidance on AI Data Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

New paper highlights growing data risks from AI in finance, calling for tailored supervisory guidance on governance, quality, security and privacy

Capital Adequacy

China Considers Easing Bank Ownership Rules to Boost Capital

By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

The NFRA is reportedly weighing a relaxation of 2018 rules that limit how many banks a single major investor can own.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Deposits IDR 100 trillion into Banks to Tackle Liquidity Squeeze

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The government has injected IDR 100 trillion to counter rising bond yields, bringing total fund placements in the banking sector to IDR 300 trillion.

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Signals 'Zero-Tolerance' Shift to 'Pre-emptive' Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The FSS is moving from post-incident sanctions to a preventive framework with a focus on consumer protection and systemic risk.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Clarifies Capital Requirement for Open Repurchase Agreements

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator has updated its guidance, clarifying a path for capital markets firms to apply for a significantly lower counterparty risk requirement on certain repos.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulators Warn of Extreme Price Risk in Virtual Asset Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The average max drawdown for virtual assets was 73% in H2 2025, compared to just 28.3% for the KOSPI and 18.8% for the KOSDAQ.

Resolution & Recovery

IMF Issues Updated Guidance for Building Deposit Insurance Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

New IMF paper calls for public backstops, paybox-plus mandates, and clear rules for e-money to bolster financial safety nets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.