Prudential Risk

Cybersecurity

SEBI Targets Algo, Cyber Risks; Urges Proactive Controls

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

SEBI chief calls on firms to move beyond checklists to tackle new risks from technology and third-party vendors.

Credit Risk

ASIC Publishes New Capital Markets Roadmap, Seeks New Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2025

ASIC's new capital markets roadmap follows surveillance that found significant failings in the AUD 200 billion private credit sector.

Market Risk

HKMA Proposes Stricter IRRBB Rules, Aligning with BCBS Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2025

Consultation launched on revised rules for interest rate risk, introducing a tougher outlier test, new credit spread risk measures, and public disclosure requirements.

Credit Risk

China's NFRA Fines Five Banks in 'Institutionalised' Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

The NFRA signals “toothy and thorny” approach, targeting poor governance, loan and interbank business management.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Mulls 'Financial Conglomerate' Status for Crypto Firms Dunamu, Bithumb

By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

The Fair Trade Commission is researching the status of crypto firms, sparking debate over systemic risk and regulatory conflicts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Establishes New Finance Ministry Unit to Tackle Hidden Debt Risks

By Editors | 05/11/2025

New department centralises oversight of central and local government borrowing, intensifying a campaign to resolve off-balance-sheet liabilities.

Structural Regulation

China NFRA Drafts New Rules for Asset Management Trusts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The proposed measures aim to curb risks by standardising products, banning principal guarantees, and setting new investor and concentration limits.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Recommends Raising Audit Exemption Threshold

By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

The SEC wants to lift the requirement for firms with assets under PHP 3 million, citing lower costs and compliance burdens.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Forms Task Force to Address Loan Misuse in Property Market

By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

New interagency body to launch as financial regulator plans data sharing to block violators from all financial institutions.