Prudential Risk

AI Risk & Governance

FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand's Kiwibank Scraps Capital Raise Plan After Regulatory Easing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The state-owned lender cited the RBNZ's revised capital rules and a recent successful debt issue for cancelling its plan to raise equity.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

Capital Adequacy

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Liquidity Risk

Taiwan Lifts Cap on Exporter Dollar Sales to Stem TWD Depreciation

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

Regulators have communicated to large banks that daily limits on exporter FX sales have been relaxed to counter volatility.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.

Resolution & Recovery

Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Directs Banks to Bolster Anti-Fraud and AML Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The FSC has directed banks to improve transaction monitoring, establish rapid complaint channels, and protect staff from unreasonable customer demands.

Structural Regulation

US Enacts Legislation to Curb Investments into China Tech and Military

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act mandates strict oversight on outbound capital and blocking federal contracts for specific Chinese biotech firms.