Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

BOJ Warns Banks of Real Estate and Stock Market Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The BOJ warned that surging property and equity prices, along with growing exposure to foreign investors and riskier lending practices, could threaten financial stability.

Credit Risk

Korea's 'New Leap' Bad Bank Buys $3.79B of Debt in First Purchase

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

State fund halts collections on debt from 340,000 individuals and prepares to buy delinquent loans from private financial institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNK Busan Bank Refunds Overcharged Loan Interest After FSS Probe

By Editors | 31/10/2025

The lender incorrectly calculated additional interest rates on thousands of loans, prompting a consumer protection warning from the FSS.

Capital Adequacy

Banking Sector Challenges RBNZ on Proposed Capital Rule Changes

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The industry argues proposals don't align with international norms and lack a robust cost-benefit analysis, while smaller lenders raise concerns about proportionality.

Resolution & Recovery

ICBC to Absorb Troubled Bank of Jinzhou in State-Led Rescue

By Editors | 31/10/2025

The move marks the culmination of a multi-year crisis and highlights China's strategy of using large banks to resolve regional financial risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Bank Probes Internal System Breach Involving Fraud

By Editors | 31/10/2025

Officials’ passwords were allegedly used to steal BDT 2.5 million, prompting a multi-agency investigation and the freezing of bank accounts.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Consults on Remaking of 2015 OTC Derivatives Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2025

ASIC will remake its derivative clearing rules ahead of a 2026 sunset date, adding relief for risk reduction exercises while letting swaption relief expire.

Liquidity Risk

RBNZ Details New Liquidity, Lending, and Foreign Branch Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new standards covering liquidity, lending, foreign branches, and depositor protection to implement the Deposit Takers Act, which passed in 2023.