Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

China Eases Overseas Lending Rules for Foreign Banks and EXIM Bank

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

Regulators have tripled the lending leverage ratio for foreign banks and raised the minimum loan cap fivefold to support overseas business and investment.

Structural Regulation

RBI Liberalises Branch Authorisation Rules for NBFCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The RBI has removed the prior approval requirement for most non-bank lenders to open new branches, aiming to improve the ease of doing business.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Brokers Seek Extension on New Margin Rules

By Editors | 16/04/2026

BSEC has requested detailed data from a brokers' association to evaluate its request for a compliance delay, citing market risks.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Eases Outsourcing Rules for Banks' Trade Finance Operations

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The regulator has amended rules to allow the outsourcing of letter of credit reviews to group entities, aiming to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Credit Risk

Japan Proposes Rule Change to Incentivise Enterprise Value-based Lending

By Editors | 16/04/2026

FSA releases draft supervisory guidelines that would change the classification of loans backed by enterprise value security interests.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.

Resolution & Recovery

China Court Orders Liquidation of Shadow Banking Giant Zhongzhi

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

A Beijing court has ordered the consolidated bankruptcy liquidation of Zhongzhi and 316 affiliates, signalling a major move to contain systemic risk.

Credit Risk

Korean Lending Curbs Prompt Internet Banks to Diversify Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Korea’s digital-only banks are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond as stricter household lending rules at home constrain growth.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Insurance Prudential Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to modernise the country's insurance supervision act.