Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Amends OBU Rules to Allow Greater Trade Finance Flexibility

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

New rules allow OBUs to finance enterprises via other banks' Authorised Dealers, subject to strict risk assessment requirements.

Structural Regulation

China Mandates Private Capital Access in Major Projects, Boosts SME Financing

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

The State Council rules aim to lift financing for private firms and open sectors from nuclear power to commercial space.

Capital Adequacy

Vietnam Introduces Basel II-Style Capital Rules for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

New circular tightens risk governance, hitting firms with concentrated portfolios and non-rated bonds, while clarifying margin lending rules.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Clarifies Capital Rules for ADI Trail Commissions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

APRA has permitted conditional netting of trail commission assets, aiming to harmonise capital treatment for banks using different accounting methods.

Credit Risk

Thailand Launches 'Social AMC' Scheme to Buy THB 120b in Small-Value NPLs

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Programme to use state AMCs to buy NPLs under THB 100,000, funded by soft loans and reduced FIDF contributions.

Capital Adequacy

Sri Lanka to Restructure Two State-owned Housing Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The Cabinet has approved a restructuring plan that will see the HDFC Bank SMIB reorganised to strengthen oversight and support the country’s housing finance sector.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.