Prudential Risk

AI Risk & Governance

FSB Calls for Enhanced Monitoring to Track AI Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

New report proposes indicators to track vulnerabilities from third-party dependencies and concentrated AI supply chains.

Operational Risk

ASIC Warns of 'Significant' Gaps in Offshore Outsourcing Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

A review by ASIC has found serious weaknesses in how financial advice licensees and fund managers oversee offshore providers, exposing consumers to harm.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Formalises Competition Test for Prudential Policymaking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The RBNZ has issued guidelines to ensure competition is weighed against financial stability goals, following a critical review of the banking sector.

Structural Regulation

China Further Tightens Export Controls, Announces Port Fees for US Ships

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

China announces retaliatory port fees and broadens its export controls regime as trade frictions with the US escalate.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Seeks External Experts for New Financial Policy Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The RBNZ has begun recruiting up to two external members for its new policy-making body, seeking independent experts to challenge and guide financial stability decisions.

Tokenisation

MUFG to Become First Japanese Bank to Issue Digital Bond for Tier 2 Capital

By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2025

The JPY 10 billion issuance, aimed at digital asset investors, will be the first of its kind in Japan’s banking sector.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Bans Retail Access to AT1, Tier 2 Capital Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

MAS has tightened investor protection by barring retail access to AT1 and Tier 2 bank instruments and refining capital requirements for insurers.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Emerging Vulnerabilities in Banking Require Vigilance: AMRO

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

AMRO financial stability report urges greater vigilance on lending, cross-border exposures, and digital finance risks.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Defers Adoption of Cryptoasset Capital Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

MAS delayed its Basel-aligned cryptoasset capital framework to 2027 or later amid industry concerns over regulatory arbitrage and restrictive blockchain rules.