Prudential Risk

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulator Concludes Probe into Bithumb 'Ghost Coin' Incident

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

The FSS has concluded its probe into the exchange's internal control failures, which allowed a payout far exceeding its holdings.

Credit Risk

India’s IFSCA Issues Draft Guidelines for Capital Relief on Factoring Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

The proposals aim to align factoring rules with Basel III, recognise credit risk mitigation tools, and set prudential norms for finance firms in GIFT City.

Operational Risk

BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

Credit Risk

Data Centre Boom is Reshaping APAC Loan Markets: APLMA

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

New whitepaper details the rapid growth, innovative financing, and significant regulatory and credit risks facing Asia's data centre sector.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Orders Review of Stress Test Frameworks Amid Mideast Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

FSC orders review of scenario-based stress tests to identify 'weak links' in the financial system amid heightened market volatility and structural shifts.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Tightens Bank Dividend Rules, Links Payouts to Capital Strength

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

New rules, effective FY27, link dividend payouts to capital strength and asset quality, capping distributions at 75% of profit after tax.

Credit Risk

RBI Revises Counterparty Credit Risk Rules to Align with Basel Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules clarify capital charges for clearing members and revise add-on factors for derivatives, lowering them for some contracts while raising them for others.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Allows NBFCs, HFCs to Include Quarterly Profits in Capital Calculations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules permit the inclusion of reviewed or audited quarterly profits in owned funds, a move expected to boost capital flexibility for non-bank lenders.

Sustainable Finance

AoF Offers Strategic Recommendations to Bolster Hong Kong as Family Office Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

A new report details policy recommendations to attract global family offices by boosting philanthropy, impact investing, and risk management frameworks.