Prudential Risk

CBDCs

RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

Credit Risk

Beijing Eases Home-Buying Curbs and Mortgage Lending Rules

By Editors | 31/12/2025

Beijing has lowered purchase thresholds for non-residents and changed mortgage lending rules to support its sluggish housing sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Capital Adequacy

IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

By Editors | 31/12/2025

New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.

Supervision & Enforcement

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Structural Regulation

Korea Finalises Stricter Treasury Stock Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

New rules effective 30 December lower the reporting threshold and mandate comparison of planned versus actual share buybacks.

KYC & CDD

Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Inbound Foreign Currency Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The central bank is increasing documentation requirements for resident transactions over USD 200,000 to curb baht appreciation.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Eases FX Hedging Burden for Insurers with New Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new regime aligns with global standards, while accounting changes aim to reduce earnings volatility and costly over-hedging.