Prudential Risk

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan FSC Directs Banks to Bolster Anti-Fraud and AML Measures

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The FSC has directed banks to improve transaction monitoring, establish rapid complaint channels, and protect staff from unreasonable customer demands.

    Structural Regulation

    US Enacts Legislation to Curb Investments into China Tech and Military

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

    The 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act mandates strict oversight on outbound capital and blocking federal contracts for specific Chinese biotech firms.

    Operational Risk

    Taiwan Cooperative Bank Fined for Control Lapses After Cash Theft

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    The FSC penalised the state-run lender after procedural violations by an employee resulted in the loss of client funds.

    Capital Adequacy

    Thailand Cuts Risk Charge for Insurers' Equity Investments - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    Thailand’s insurance regulator has lowered equity risk charges to spur investment and is preparing a national fund to manage rising climate-related liabilities.

    Credit Risk

    Taiwan Lifts Credit Cooperative Loan Threshold to TWD 2m

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    Taiwan's FSC has increased the ceiling for small loans exempt from credit extension limits to reduce operational costs for credit cooperatives.

    Liquidity Risk

    Korea Rolls Out Regulatory Relief for Banks to Boost Dollar Supply

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    The Bank of Korea and government will temporarily waive a forex levy and ease other rules to stabilise the won.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBI Approves Risk-based Deposit Insurance Framework for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    The new framework will link insurance premiums to a bank's risk profile, moving away from the current flat-rate system.

    Cybersecurity

    Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

    Liquidity Risk

    South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.

    Operational Risk

    Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

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