Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Unveils Plans for Reining In Property Market Speculation

By Mark Johnston | 20/10/2025

The government is planning sweeping reforms to Vietnam's soaring property market, including a state-run digital trading platform and controversial credit limits.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Hong Kong Designates AIA, Prudential as Systemically Important Insurers

By Editors | 20/10/2025

The Insurance Authority has rolled out a new framework, subjecting the firms to enhanced supervision and resolution planning requirements.

PEPs & Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Unveils 15-Year Transition Plan for New Insurer Solvency Regime

By Editors | 20/10/2025

Insurers given optional measures to phase in capital requirements for interest rate and other risks under the new TW-ICS framework.

Credit Risk

India’s IFSCA Proposes Easing Credit Rules for GIFT City Banking Units

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

New consultation proposes easing rules on loans to directors and company share buybacks, signalling a relaxation of credit restrictions within GIFT City.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNM Offers Update on Implementation of Responsibility Mapping Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

BNM said most financial institutions are making steady progress towards implementation of the new Responsibility Mapping framework, which takes effect on 1 January 2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Launch Consumer Finance Watchdog and Stability Fund

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

New committee to evaluate financial policy as regulator pushes consumer-centric reforms and new liabilities for financial firms.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

Capital Adequacy

ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.