Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    India to Merge 'Bad Bank' Entities in Framework Overhaul

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

    The merger of NARCL and IDRCL will combine asset acquisition and resolution functions to improve efficiency in the country's stressed asset framework.

    Trading & Investment

    FSS Korea Urges ETF Industry to Tighten Controls Amid Growth Risks

    By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

    FSS flags concerns over exaggerated advertising, rebalancing shocks, and advance portfolio disclosures amid rapid market growth and new product launches.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Assesses Global Funds Industry as 'Stable', Based on 2024 Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

    Latest IOSCO report finds continued NAV growth in 2024, with relatively stable risk profiles across fund types.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Launches Tax-Break Accounts to Lure Retail Funds from Abroad

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

    New "Return to Domestic Market Accounts" offer major tax incentives but face complex rules and market scepticism.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

    Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

    A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

    Credit Risk

    APRA: Widening Insurance Protection Gap Creates Systemic Risk for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

    Stress test maps out how a growing pool of uninsured homes directly elevates credit default and collateral risk within bank mortgage books.

    Credit Risk

    FSC Korea to Double Microfinance Supply in Inclusive Finance Overhaul

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

    The regulator unveiled expanded microfinance initiative and new loan products aimed at improving credit access for youth and vulnerable borrowers.

    Operational Risk

    China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

    By Editors | 24/03/2026

    On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Consults on New Retirement Data Reporting Framework for Super Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

    APRA has proposed new reporting standards to collect detailed data on retirement products, advice, and member outcomes from 2027.

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