Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

SEBI Tightens Capital and Operational Norms for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI has set higher capital and liquid net worth requirements, capped underwriting exposure, and tightened disclosure norms for merchant bankers.

Credit Risk

China NFRA Eases M&A Lending Rules for Commercial Banks

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New regulations permit loans for minority stakes for the first time and offer more generous terms for controlling acquisitions.

Operational Risk

MAS Flags Lapses in Insurers’ Stress Testing, Warns Against Box-ticking Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

Reviews of recent ORSA submissions uncovered missing stress tests and misinterpretations of enterprise risk management requirements, requiring insurers to strengthen governance.

KYC & CDD

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Capital Norms for NBFC Infrastructure Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New rules introduce lower risk weights for high-quality projects, tied to specific repayment thresholds and lender protection criteria.

Credit Risk

Korea Extends Covid-Era Debt Relief Fund, Tightens Rules on Distressed Debt Sales

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The fund, launched to help individual debtors, will now run until the end of 2026 with new restrictions on selling certain restructured loans.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Amends Capital Rules for Overseas Operations of Insurers

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The amendments align capital adequacy requirements for expansion into Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with the upcoming solvency framework.

Capital Adequacy

India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Anti-Money Laundering

BNM Fines 11 Money Services Firms for Regulatory Breaches

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia has penalised multiple money services businesses for failures relating to AML/CDD, capital shortfalls, and reporting.