Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

ASIC Clarifies Tech Resilience Rules for Market Operators, Participants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

ASIC has updated its guidance to simplify compliance, clarify rules on outsourcing critical services, and define major event reporting.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Easing Rules for Bank Networks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The draft circular aims to shorten approval times, scrap redundant reporting, and grant lenders greater operational flexibility.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Enhances Audit Rules on Fraud and Going Concern

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

The XRB has introduced significant revisions, including new reporting requirements, to increase auditor focus and transparency on fraud and going concern.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Cracks Down on Super Platform Trustees for Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Equity Trustees and Netwealth face strict new conditions over weak investment oversight. Netwealth to pay over AUD 100m in compensation.

Credit Risk

China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown

By Editors | 18/12/2025

Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Regulators Hit Bendigo Bank with Capital Charge, Probe AML Failings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

APRA and AUSTRAC have imposed a capital add-on and launched an enforcement investigation into the bank's risk management.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Overhauls Bank Capital Rules, Easing CET1 Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The RBNZ is modernising its framework to lower funding costs, boost competition, and align more closely with Australian bank regulations.

Credit Risk

Indonesia Launches Insurance Support for P2P Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

OJK says optional credit insurance will help mitigate risk, protect lenders and support sustainable growth in the online lending sector.