Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS Urges Savings Banks to Be 'Dependable Partners' for Local Economies

    By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2026

    The call comes as the regulator mandates new executive responsibility maps and offers incentives for inclusive lending to smaller businesses.

    Capital Adequacy

    BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

    The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.

    Stablecoins

    South Korea Discusses 'Phase 2' Crypto Law, Stablecoin Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

    A government committee has reviewed proposals for a new Digital Asset Basic Act, including rules for stablecoins and exchange liability.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines Drafts Protocol to Reverse Fraudulent Transactions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    The industry-wide framework aims to provide clearer and more reliable timelines for recovering funds stolen through scams and cyberattacks.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Korea Readies KRW 100tn Backstop as Mideast Crisis Hits Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

    Regulators activate 24-hour monitoring and prepare liquidity for firms amid market volatility, vowing to curb unfair trading practices.

    Capital Adequacy

    Philippine Rural Banks Warn New Rules Could Stifle Inclusion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    An industry group is urging the BSP to rethink proposed prudential rules, arguing that steep capital requirements and geographic limits could harm digitalisation.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines Central Bank Reviews Lifting Maturity Cap for Salary Loans

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    The move aims to ease borrower debt burdens and provide repayment flexibility amid slowing national credit growth and calls from public sector employees.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines to Reopen Online Lending Market, Slashes Rate Cap

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The SEC will end a three-year ban on new online lenders from 1 April, aiming to boost competition and enhance credit data infrastructure.

    Credit Risk

    China Revamps Microcredit Scheme, Doubles Loan Cap to CNY 100,000

    By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

    The new policy expands support to a wider rural population and provides greater flexibility for banks and borrowers after the post-poverty transition period.

    Credit Risk

    Korea Tightens Risk Rules for Mutual Finance Sector Over PF Loan Concerns

    By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

    The FSC proposes lending caps, stricter recovery estimates, and higher capital ratios for credit unions and cooperatives.

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