Prudential Risk

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

Credit Risk

Thailand Launches THB 20 Billion Guarantee Fund to Reverse SME Credit Crunch

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

Thailand’s central bank and finance ministry have unveiled a risk-sharing mechanism funded by a bank levy reduction to unlock THB 100 billion in new lending.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Empower Local Governments to Stabilise Property Sector

By Editors | 29/12/2025

Beijing will empower cities to clear housing inventory while introducing a "lead bank" financing system and promoting completed-home sales.

Credit Risk

South Korea Increases Bank Contributions to Inclusive Finance Fund

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The FSC will raise bank contribution rates to 0.1 percent to bolster funding for policy-based microfinance and vulnerable borrowers.

Market Risk

Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Introduces Stricter Rules for Mutual Finance Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

New measures will cap project finance loans, raise capital requirements, and strengthen governance to refocus the KRW 1,000 trillion sector.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

Trading & Investment

Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

By Editors | 26/12/2025

New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

Payments & Settlements

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.