Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    MAS Proposes Tighter Oversight of Banks’ Related Party Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

    New consultation proposes stricter definitions, exposure limits, and reporting requirements to curb conflicts of interest and enhance governance in banks.

    Capital Adequacy

    Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

    Credit Risk

    Hong Kong to Cap Loans for Money Lenders Based on Borrower Income

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The FSTB is inclined to support debt-to-income ratio limits and mandate credit data sharing following a public consultation on tightening regulations.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Eases Loan Provisioning Rules to Boost Farm, SME Lending

    By Editors | 14/10/2025

    The new directive temporarily reduces the required provision for special mention accounts in key sectors from 5% to 1% until late 2026.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

    The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

    Credit Risk

    Japan FSA Flags Higher Mortgage Default Risk in Longer-Term, Cross-Border Loans

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    New FSA analysis of regional bank data finds higher default rates for loans over 35 years and those made outside a bank's home region.

    Credit Risk

    New BOT Governor to Prioritise AMC Plan for Resolving Household Debt

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    The central bank's new governor plans a state-backed asset management company to tackle small-ticket NPLs, funded by a bank levy.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Taiwan FSC Proposes to Tighten Outsourcing Rules for Insurers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    New draft regulations require prior regulatory approval from the FSC for material offshore IT outsourcing and establish data residency principles for cloud services.

    Liquidity Risk

    China Housing Ministry Details New Property Financing Rules

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    Beijing is promoting a "one project, one lead bank" model and tightening developer fund controls to stabilise its real estate market.

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