Prudential Risk

Operational Risk

APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Establishes ‘Study Group’ on Corporate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The move aims to foster a common understanding among stakeholders in response to rising geopolitical and natural disaster risks.

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Bank Bars Incentive Bonuses Based on Unrealised Income

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Following a review, BB has imposed stricter rules requiring bonuses to be backed by genuine profits and measurable improvements in key performance indicators.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Tightens Capital Rules for Insurers, Holding Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

MAS has issued parallel amendments to its capital and valuation framework, strengthening prudential requirements at both entity and group levels from 2026.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Publishes "Catalogue" of Obligations for Private Credit Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

ASIC has published a new catalogue outlining key legal obligations for retail and wholesale private credit fund operators.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Sues Diversa Trustees Over First Guardian Super Fund Collapse

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

ASIC alleges major due diligence and monitoring failures by the superannuation trustee, seeking penalties and member compensation.

Operational Risk

China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.

Capital Adequacy

CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.