Prudential Risk

    AI Risk & Governance

    World Bank Deploys AI to Create 'Single Source of Truth' for Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The "SHASTRA" tool uses generative AI to extract trade data from term sheets, aiming to reduce operational risk and create a 'golden copy' for market participants.

    Credit Risk

    BCBS Issues New Rules for Hedging Derivative Counterparty Risk

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The new rule requires banks to calculate a residual unprotected exposure when hedging derivative counterparty risk with fixed-amount credit protection.

    Operational Risk

    Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.

    Liquidity Risk

    BSEC Bars Mutual Funds, Retail Investors from Buying Bank Bonds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    The BSEC has restricted mutual funds and individual investors from investing in banks’ subordinated bonds, citing liquidity concerns and investor protection.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Eases Investment Rules for Insurance Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    The FSC has raised the investment cap for public and social projects to 15 percent and expanded the scope of eligible assets.

    Credit Risk

    BSP Sets Go-Live Dates for New Rural Bank Credit Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    The BSP has set deadlines for its new enhanced credit reporting system, offering transitional grace periods for rural and cooperative banks.

    Trading & Investment

    China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.

    Capital Adequacy

    APRA Proposes Refined Capital Framework for Longevity Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    APRA is advancing a more risk-sensitive capital framework to encourage life insurers to offer more competitively priced retirement income products, such as annuities.

    Capital Adequacy

    MAS Finalises Risk-based Capital Framework for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    MAS will remove simplified capital charge options for structured products and extend favourable capital treatment to infrastructure corporates.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China NFRA Flags Consolidation Push for Smaller Financial Firms

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    The move aims to improve quality and manage systemic risks by promoting mergers and reorganisations among small and medium-sized institutions.

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