Prudential Risk

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Korea FSS Penalises Nine Firms for Project Finance Risk Failures

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Eight savings banks and credit unions were sanctioned for poor controls, bribery and embezzlement linked to real estate PF lending.

Credit Risk

APRA Proposes Flexible IRB Pathway to Boost Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

APRA’s new framework offers a phased, more transparent process for internal ratings-based accreditation, responding to concerns from medium-sized banks.

Cybersecurity

TAIFEX Overhauls Cybersecurity Rules for Futures Commission Merchants

By Editors | 23/10/2025

The futures exchange has replaced prescriptive security check requirements with a new procedural framework based on firms' security risk levels.

Emerging Prudential Risks

India’s PFRDA Proposes Dual Valuation Framework for Pension Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The proposed dual valuation framework aims to stabilise NPS and APY returns, reduce NAV volatility, and support long-term infrastructure financing.

Payments & Settlements

BOK Denies Report of Trilateral Currency Swap Talks with China, Japan

By Editors | 23/10/2025

BOK refuted claims of a three-way discussion, but confirmed talks are underway to extend its bilateral deal with China.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Banks Facing Significant Hurdles Adopting IFRS 9

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

Experts warn Bangladeshi banks face a "survival test" in implementing the IFRS 9 standard amid significant data, modelling, and technology challenges.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Uncovers Widespread Bank, Corporate Bond Violations

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

A government probe into misuse of funds and disclosure failures at banks and property firms sparks market turmoil and policy reforms.

Market Risk

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Singapore Ranks Among Top Countries in New Global Risk Index

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

The new index by Henley & Partners finds resilience increasingly concentrated in adaptive, well-governed nations amid compounding geopolitical and economic shocks.