Prudential Risk

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea FSS Extends Probe into Bithumb Error Payment Incident

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

Regulators have extended their inspection of Bithumb and expanded the team looking into the firm's $40 billion erroneous payment incident.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Launched Strategic Review of Crisis Preparedness Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

The review will assess gaps in the global resolution framework exposed by recent bank failures and adapt to emerging financial vulnerabilities.

Credit Risk

Korea Appraisers Threaten Legal Action in Bank Valuation Dispute

By Editors | 18/02/2026

Appraisers' body says talks have stalled over banks' 'illegal' self-appraisal of collateral, threatening regulatory complaints.

Credit Risk

Korea to Exempt Private Mid-Rate Loans from Bank Debt Caps

By Editors | 18/02/2026

Regulators plan to exclude certain private sector loans from household debt growth limits to prevent a credit contraction for mid- and low-credit borrowers.

Credit Risk

China Mandates Sweeping Financial Support for Rural Revitalisation

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

Regulators have detailed a permanent mechanism using credit, capital markets, and insurance to prevent poverty and boost underdeveloped regions.

Resolution & Recovery

RBA Finalises Resolution Regime for Clearing and Settlement Facilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia has detailed its crisis powers for clearing and settlement facilities following industry consultation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Overhauls External Commercial Borrowing Framework, Removes Cost Caps

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

The RBI has rationalised its ECB framework, expanding access for corporates and simplifying compliance in a bid to boost foreign borrowing.

Credit Risk

Korea Launches Probe into Loan Extensions for Multiple-Home Owners

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

Regulators have formed a task force to inspect lending practices following criticism from the president about the use of credit for property speculation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia Issues Draft Rules to Align Domestic Minimum Tax with OECD Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

Draft legislation clarifies foreign currency conversion, treatment of stateless entities and consolidated groups, with retrospective effect from 1 January 2024.