Prudential Risk

Operational Risk

BCBS Finalises Technical Changes to Operational and Market Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

The changes reclassify rental income under the operational risk framework and clarify the use of floors for credit spread risk.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Unifies Rules and Expands Capacity for Corporate Overseas Lending

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

New regulations unify CNY and foreign currency rules and raise lending limits under a new macro-prudential framework.

Market Risk

HKMA Consults on New Capital Add-on for Interest Rate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

The new rules introduce a two-tiered supervisory approach, including a mandatory capital add-on for authorised institutions exceeding a 15 percent threshold.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Unveils Draft Foundational Law to Overhaul Financial Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The comprehensive draft law aims to unify supervision, establish clear risk resolution mechanisms, and increase penalties for financial misconduct.

Emerging Prudential Risks

South Korea Names BIS Veteran Shin Hyun-song as Next BOK Governor

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

The nomination of a BIS economist signals a focus on global experience and monetary stability amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.

Supervision & Enforcement

RBI Fines HSBC for Lapses in Unclaimed Deposit Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

The penalty relates to the bank's failure to maintain a searchable database and assign reference numbers for unclaimed deposits.

Cybersecurity

Philippine Regulators Signs Inter-Agency Pact on Insurance Cyber Defence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The Insurance Commission has signed an agreement with five other government agencies to procure and manage a shared cyber-defence solution for the insurance industry.

Liquidity Risk

Cambodian Central Bank Overhauls Emergency Liquidity Framework

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The new 'lender of last resort' regulation aims to boost depositor confidence and mitigate systemic risk amid changing economic conditions.

Credit Risk

India Revamps MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme to Boost Exports

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

The revised scheme expands eligibility to the services sector, eases compliance, and introduces targeted incentives for export-oriented firms.