Prudential Risk

    Operational Risk

    BIS Paper Outlines Key Approaches for Bank Cyber Stress Tests

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

    New FSI Brief details two distinct approaches for supervisors designing and implementing cyber resilience stress testing exercises for banks.

    Credit Risk

    Taiwan Proposes to Allow Foreign Bonds as Loan Collateral

    By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

    The FSC proposes to allow investment-grade foreign bonds as collateral for securities-based loans, aiming to improve investor liquidity and expand brokerage services.

    CBDCs

    BOK Nominee’s Confirmation Stalls, Overshadowing Policy Vision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

    Shin Hyun-song’s appointment is in doubt after his confirmation hearing was delayed, prompting concerns about a potential leadership vacuum at BOK.

    Credit Risk

    ISLA Expands Jurisdictional Scope, Coverage of GMSLA Netting Opinions

    By Editors | 18/04/2026

    ISLA has updated its legal opinions, providing legal certainty for netting and expanding scope to new jurisdictions and digital assets.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines Central Bank Offers Regulatory Relief Amid Energy Crisis

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    The BSP is allowing banks to grant loan grace periods and temporarily suspend some fees in response to rising energy prices.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    GBBC Expands Blockchain Risk Framework to Layer 2 Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

    Global working group released an updated framework to help FIs manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

    Credit Risk

    Shenzhen Taps 12 Financial Firms for Property Crisis Taskforce

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

    The city has formed an advisory group of banks, brokerages and an asset manager to provide financing solutions for distressed real estate and other key projects.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines SEC Seeks to Transfer Oversight of Lending Firms to BSP

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    The SEC wants to cede control of financing and lending companies to the BSP, citing widespread scams and resource constraints.

    Credit Risk

    Pakistan Approves First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk Product

    By Editors | 17/04/2026

    The new takaful-based product aims to expand financing for underserved sectors by providing an alternative to conventional credit guarantees.

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