Prudential Risk

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

    Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Governor Abruptly Replaced, Sparking Independence Concerns

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

    The appointment of a businessman with political ties to lead the central bank has drawn sharp criticism from economists.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".

    Structural Regulation

    China Imposes Export Controls on Japanese Defence and Industrial Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    China has blacklisted 20 entities and put 20 more on a watch list, escalating a diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan.

    Stablecoins

    Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Curb Surging Defaults

    By Editors | 25/02/2026

    The central bank has relaxed down payment rules to provide relief for distressed borrowers, but senior bankers warn of rising moral hazard.

    Stablecoins

    Stablecoin Growth Fuels FX Volatility in Emerging Markets: HKMA Study

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    New research paper finds a direct link between USD stablecoin flows and exchange rate volatility, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

    Stablecoins

    APAC Advancing Tokenised Money Frameworks But Paths Diverge - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

    A new study highlights how Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are forging distinct stablecoin rules, creating a fragmented regional landscape.

    Capital Adequacy

    Korea Overhauls Savings Bank Rules, Tightens Grip on Large Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

    New measures aim to shift lending from real estate to the real economy while imposing stricter, bank-like rules on larger institutions.

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