Prudential Risk

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Laos Central Bank to Crack Down on Misconduct, Embezzlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Laos’ central bank has uncovered over LAK 66.8 billion in embezzlement across four years, prompting it to strengthen oversight and enforce stricter discipline.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IAIS to Tackle Risks From Alternative Assets, Reinsurance

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

IAIS will enhance monitoring, develop new guidance and review standards after finding concentrated exposures in some insurers and markets.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Finalises Plans for KRW 150tn 'National Growth Fund'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

State-run Korea Development Bank and the nation’s five largest financial groups formalise cooperation on the public-private initiative.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Support SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank relaxed refinancing rules for smaller companies, widening bank eligibility to boost lending amid rising defaults and undisclosed bad loans.

Resolution & Recovery

Vietnam Drafts New Law to Enhance Deposit Payouts, Bolster Bank Rescue Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The proposed law grants the SBV power to guarantee all deposits in a crisis and allows for earlier insurance payouts.

Credit Risk

Korea Launches New Loan Programme for Restructured Debtors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The "New Leap Loan" targets debtors excluded from a prior debt-relief fund, alongside a new special restructuring programme for long-term delinquencies.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

Credit Risk

RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

Capital Adequacy

Lessons From Australia’s AT1 Migration Could Reignite Global Debate over Capital

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 18/11/2025

Australia is so far the only market to have taken active steps to fully phase out AT1 bonds. But other jurisdictions are closely watching the progress.