Prudential Risk

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Capital Adequacy

IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

By Editors | 31/12/2025

New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.

Supervision & Enforcement

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Structural Regulation

Korea Finalises Stricter Treasury Stock Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

New rules effective 30 December lower the reporting threshold and mandate comparison of planned versus actual share buybacks.

KYC & CDD

Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Inbound Foreign Currency Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The central bank is increasing documentation requirements for resident transactions over USD 200,000 to curb baht appreciation.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Eases FX Hedging Burden for Insurers with New Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new regime aligns with global standards, while accounting changes aim to reduce earnings volatility and costly over-hedging.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Cracks Down on Hidden Debt, Orders Banks to Tighten LGFV Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

An official audit has revealed illicit financing practices, prompting new rules for banks and stricter oversight on local government debt.

Payments & Settlements

China Expands Cash Pool Programme for MNCs Nationwide

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The nationwide policy unifies renminbi and foreign currency pools and links foreign debt and overseas lending quotas to a company's net assets.

Capital Adequacy

Korea Urged to Overhaul Securities Firm Capital Rules over Systemic Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The KDI warns current capital adequacy metrics create a "dangerous illusion" of soundness and proposes a return to stricter, pre-2016 rules.