Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

New Report Details Australian Banks’ Role as ‘Essential Infrastructure’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

New analysis details the sector's vast economic contribution, linking a strong regulatory framework to job creation and household wealth.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Sets Out Minimum Expectations for Geopolitical Risk Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

The regulator has told banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to strengthen their governance and risk management practices for geopolitical shocks.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Amends Capital Norms for INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme

By Editors | 17/06/2026

The central bank has reduced capital requirements for lenders by applying a zero risk weight to certain government-guaranteed loans.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes Major Overhaul of Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

The regulator has released a draft prudential standard to harmonise rules, clarify board accountability, and address emerging risks across all regulated industries.

Custody & Infrastructure

Fragmented Rules Are Holding Back Digital Assets: ISDA Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

New paper finds digital asset infrastructure could cut derivatives capital costs by over 40 percent, but calls for global regulatory harmonisation and alignment with existing frameworks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Eases Rules to Funnel Insurer Capital into AI Projects

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

The FSC has amended rules to allow direct investment in national AI initiatives and has raised the cap on private equity fund holdings.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Details New Rules for 17 Weekly Stock Options

By Editors | 17/06/2026

The exchange has detailed new market making rules and participant obligations for 17 new weekly single stock options.

Liquidity Risk

BIS Paper Outlines Evolution of Central Bank Lending Operations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

New BIS paper details how central banks are recalibrating lending operations, with key implications for counterparty access and collateral rules.

Market Risk

BOJ Raises Rate to 1%, Details Plan to Taper JGB Purchases

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

BOJ lifted its policy rate for the first time since December and outlined a clear, long-term path for reducing its bond holdings through to 2027.