Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Korea Urged to Overhaul Securities Firm Capital Rules over Systemic Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The KDI warns current capital adequacy metrics create a "dangerous illusion" of soundness and proposes a return to stricter, pre-2016 rules.

Trading & Investment

Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

By Editors | 29/12/2025

Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

Credit Risk

Thailand Launches THB 20 Billion Guarantee Fund to Reverse SME Credit Crunch

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

Thailand’s central bank and finance ministry have unveiled a risk-sharing mechanism funded by a bank levy reduction to unlock THB 100 billion in new lending.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Empower Local Governments to Stabilise Property Sector

By Editors | 29/12/2025

Beijing will empower cities to clear housing inventory while introducing a "lead bank" financing system and promoting completed-home sales.

Credit Risk

South Korea Increases Bank Contributions to Inclusive Finance Fund

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The FSC will raise bank contribution rates to 0.1 percent to bolster funding for policy-based microfinance and vulnerable borrowers.

Market Risk

Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Introduces Stricter Rules for Mutual Finance Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

New measures will cap project finance loans, raise capital requirements, and strengthen governance to refocus the KRW 1,000 trillion sector.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.