Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Thailand Launches 'Social AMC' Scheme to Buy THB 120b in Small-Value NPLs

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Programme to use state AMCs to buy NPLs under THB 100,000, funded by soft loans and reduced FIDF contributions.

Capital Adequacy

Sri Lanka to Restructure Two State-owned Housing Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The Cabinet has approved a restructuring plan that will see the HDFC Bank SMIB reorganised to strengthen oversight and support the country’s housing finance sector.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

Structural Regulation

China Eases Critical Mineral Export Curbs but Retains Licensing Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

China suspended its bans on materials for US and EU firms but kept its dual-use export control framework in place, requiring ongoing licensing.

Capital Adequacy

Korea’s Lotte Insurance Sues Regulator Over Corrective Action

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

The insurer is challenging a "management improvement recommendation", arguing the FSC's use of a "non-quantitative assessment" was unfair and creates market uncertainty.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Tightens Offshore Debt Rules for Regional State Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The NDRC’s new rules target state firms' profitability and business scope in a bid to rein in local government debt risks.

Cybersecurity

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Unveils Framework to Release Seized Assets for Insolvency Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

India’s ED and IBBI have launched a coordinated mechanism to return PMLA-attached assets for use in insolvency and liquidation cases, aiming to boost creditor recovery.

Trading & Investment

BSEC Moves to Ban Closed-end Funds, Hike AMC Capital Requirements

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

BSEC cited investor protection and a history of irregularities, while also proposing new capital and governance rules for asset managers.