Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

China Considers New Measures to Stabilise Property Market - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

New measures could include subsidies on new residential mortgages, increasing income tax rebates for mortgage borrowers, and reducing home transaction costs.

Payments & Settlements

Korea's FSC to Overhaul Rules on Credit Finance, Payment Gateways

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The FSC plans to ease rules for capital firms while imposing stricter oversight on card companies and payment gateways.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Governor: Proportionate Framework is Cornerstone of Financial Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined a risk-sensitive, hybrid regulatory framework, stressing financial stability as the central bank’s “north star".

Payments & Settlements

Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.

Sustainable Finance

G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia’s Consumer Credit Bill to Take Effect in Early 2026: CCOB

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

The new bill will introduce licensing and stricter standards for non-bank lenders, including BNPL providers, as authorities move to curb unethical lending practices.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwanese Insurers Propose Accounting Overhaul to Curb $2.9b in Hedging Costs

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The Life Insurance Association seeks to spread exchange rate impacts over time and bolster reserves while pledging domestic investment.

Cybersecurity

FSC Korea Pledges to Overhaul Regulatory Framework for Payment Gateways

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

FSC chairman warned of strict penalties for negligence regarding consumer data after a hacking incident at Lotte Card compromised millions of customers' personal data.

Credit Risk

HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Enhanced Consumer Debt Relief Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The HKMA urges wider adoption of the interbank debt relief plan, digitalisation, and best practices to help struggling personal borrowers.