Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Laos Sets 3pc NPL Target, Tighter FX Rules in New Five-Year Plan

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Bank of the Lao PDR outlines new policy targets following criticism over currency management and inflation control.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand Initiates Broad Reform Plan to Boost Banking Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2025

Government accepts inquiry proposals on capital rules, market entry, and bank transparency to tackle sector concentration and high profits.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Targets Private Credit, Insurance in 2026 Enforcement Priorities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2025

ASIC has unveiled it 2026 priorities focused on poor governance in expanding sectors and cost-of-living pressures amid record enforcement activity.

AI Risk & Governance

Fed Governor in Singapore to Warn of AI Systemic Risk and Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2025

Michael Barr has warned financial firms about AI risks like market manipulation and systemic instability, urging careful management.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Amends OBU Rules to Allow Greater Trade Finance Flexibility

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

New rules allow OBUs to finance enterprises via other banks' Authorised Dealers, subject to strict risk assessment requirements.

Structural Regulation

China Mandates Private Capital Access in Major Projects, Boosts SME Financing

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

The State Council rules aim to lift financing for private firms and open sectors from nuclear power to commercial space.

Capital Adequacy

Vietnam Introduces Basel II-Style Capital Rules for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

New circular tightens risk governance, hitting firms with concentrated portfolios and non-rated bonds, while clarifying margin lending rules.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.