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.