Prudential Risk

Operational Risk

BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Publishes New Report on Financial System Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

APRA’s new report highlights rising household debt and investor lending, signalling potential use of further macroprudential tools.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

Stablecoins

FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

Credit Risk

HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Laos Central Bank to Crack Down on Misconduct, Embezzlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Laos’ central bank has uncovered over LAK 66.8 billion in embezzlement across four years, prompting it to strengthen oversight and enforce stricter discipline.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IAIS to Tackle Risks From Alternative Assets, Reinsurance

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

IAIS will enhance monitoring, develop new guidance and review standards after finding concentrated exposures in some insurers and markets.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Finalises Plans for KRW 150tn 'National Growth Fund'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

State-run Korea Development Bank and the nation’s five largest financial groups formalise cooperation on the public-private initiative.