Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets

By Editors | 01/12/2025

Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Consults On Super Fund Disclosure for Private Debt, Stamp Duty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

ASIC seeks to ease confidentiality concerns for private debt and smooth stamp duty cost reporting in consumer disclosures.

Cryptocurrency

China Re-emerges as Bitcoin Mining Hub in Defiance of State Ban

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

Covert operations have propelled China to become the world's third-largest miner, raising questions about the effectiveness of a regulatory crackdown in the country.

Capital Adequacy

FSB Issues Updated G-SIB List, Moving ICBC & BofA to Higher Buckets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

ICBC and Bank of America moved to higher risk buckets and Deutsche Bank to a lower one. The FSB also published a list of 17 insurers that are subject to resolution planning standards.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Regulators Direct Banks, Insurers to Aid Fire Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

Authorities are calling on banks and insurers to provide flexibility on loans and claims, as financial firms donate millions for relief efforts.

Stablecoins

ECB Calls for Global Regulatory Alignment to Address Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The ECB highlights risks from regulatory arbitrage and calls for global implementation of the G20 crypto-asset roadmap.

Credit Risk

China Property Crisis Back in Focus Over Renewed Default Fears

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The state-backed China Vanke is seeking to delay repayment on an onshore bond for the first time, sparking renewed concerns about a potential future default.

Credit Risk

Macau to Offer Stamp Duty Relief, Higher LTV Ratios to Stabilise Property Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

The government will exempt stamp duty on the first MOP 6 million and raise LTVs to 80 percent for first-time homebuyers.

Tokenisation

BIS Warns of Rising Risks as Tokenised Money Market Funds Surge

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The BIS says fast-growing tokenised money market funds, now central to DeFi, mirror and may amplify liquidity and compliance risks seen in stablecoins and traditional MMFs.