Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

India Expands Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions

By Editors | 15/06/2026

The government has extended the validity of its credit guarantee scheme for the microfinance sector and more than tripled the maximum loan amount for larger lenders.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Activity is Being Misinterpreted - BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New paper warns regulators that nearly 60 percent of stablecoin transfers are part of complex financial transactions, not simple payments.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Defers Capital and Operational Rules for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI has extended compliance deadlines for new net worth, liquid net worth, and business segregation rules, citing industry feedback on operational challenges

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Bank Issues Framework for Alternative Trade Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The central bank has issued new guidelines to encourage the use of open account, supply chain finance and other mechanisms alongside traditional letters of credit.

Capital Adequacy

FSI Paper Calls for Major Overhaul of AT1 Capital

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New paper argues for higher triggers and conversion-only designs to restore the going-concern function of the instruments, citing key failures.

Market Risk

Korea Launches FX Probes, Tightens Rules to Stem Won Slide

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2026

Authorities are inspecting foreign banks and have issued new directives to curb speculation, as a multi-agency illegal FX task force is made permanent.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Unveils Banking Reforms to Tackle Soaring Bad Loans

By Editors | 12/06/2026

The government has announced a new bank resolution framework, higher deposit protection, and a crackdown on defaulters to restore stability.

Operational Risk

Bangladesh Bank Appoints Observer to Islami Bank Amid Unrest

By Editors | 12/06/2026

The move follows significant deposit withdrawals and industry-wide concern over instability at the country’s largest private bank, triggered by a controversial leadership change.

Cybersecurity

MAS Proposes Major Overhaul of Tech Risk Rules for Singapore FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The regulator has proposed stricter rules on data backups, system downtime, and a one-hour notification window for major IT incidents to bolster sector-wide resilience.