Prudential Risk

Resolution & Recovery

Cambodian Bank Suspension Stokes Fears of Deeper Regulatory Issues

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

APD Bank’s five-day service freeze has drawn analyst scepticism, while Phillip Bank has moved to quell market rumours amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

Liquidity Risk

Australian Pension Giant Seeks to Overturn 30-year Borrowing Ban

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

AustralianSuper is pushing to issue debt for liquidity, but critics warn the move could introduce unnecessary risk to the AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation system.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Warns Super Funds to Match Governance to Systemic Role

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

ASIC official criticises super fund failings in complaints handling and scam prevention, flagging increased enforcement in private credit and member services.

Credit Risk

Japan Banking Body to Develop Risk Guidelines for LBO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

The Japanese Bankers Association will release guidelines this month to address the risks of the growing leveraged buyout market.

Liquidity Risk

BIS Report Warns on Foreign Currency Funding Risks, Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

A new CGFS report highlights banks' reliance on internal capital markets and derivatives, urging enhanced monitoring and currency-specific liquidity rules.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Issues Draft Legislation for New Payments Licensing Framework

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

The reforms establish a dual ASIC-APRA model, setting a AUD 200 million threshold for prudential oversight and introducing new safeguarding rules.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea to Inspect Toss Bank After Won-Yen Price Glitch

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

The regulator has launched an on-site probe after a system error briefly let customers buy yen at half the market rate, causing potential losses of about KRW 10 billion.

Credit Risk

Korea FSS Presses Brokerages on Rising Margin Loan Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

The FSS met with 11 securities firms to discuss investor protection and risk management amid growing market volatility.