Prudential Risk

Payments & Settlements

Korean Authorities Pressure Brokers, Form NPS Panel to Defend Won

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

Authorities summoned securities firms over retail-led dollar demand and established a new consultative body with the national pension fund.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Government Supplies BDT 10b to Support Capital Market

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

The government is providing low-cost funds to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh to enable it to invest more in the stock market.

Cybersecurity

GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong SFC Details Regulatory Push on Private Credit, AI, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

SFC chief outlines new OTC reporting rules, 'human in the loop' AI policy, and final steps for digital asset framework.

Capital Adequacy

BIS Paper Propose Simplifying Bank Capital Stack to Boost Effectiveness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

A nNew BIS paper suggests a single CET1 minimum, a new universal bail-in debt layer, and more usable buffers to cut complexity.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Tightens Rules on Bank, FHCs on Investments in Financial Institutions

By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2025

FSC revises investment rules, requiring controlling stakes, stricter capital planning and disclosure for banks and financial holding companies.

Structural Regulation

Indian Government Revives Proposal to Merge State-Owned Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The government is reassessing the long-pending proposal as improved financials prompt a fresh push toward consolidating state-owned general insurers.

Cryptocurrency

Cambodia to Introduce Digital Asset and ESG Rules under $50M ADB Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

New ADB financing will support a multi-phase overhaul of Cambodia’s regulatory frameworks, covering cryptocurrency, P2P lending and green finance.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Planning Rework of Crypto Capital Rules - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

BCBS admits a “different approach” is required regarding risk weightings for stablecoins after major jurisdictions refused implementation.