Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Moves to Grant Powers to Freeze Illegal Lending Accounts

28/07/2026

Regulators are drafting legal amendments to allow authorities to rapidly suspend bank accounts suspected of being used for illicit lending.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Overhauls Export Fund, Adopts SOFR-Based Pricing

28/07/2026

The central bank has issued a new master circular consolidating rules for its Export Development Fund, linking interest rates to SOFR and tightening compliance.

Credit Risk

Korea Weighs Levy on Multiple Homeowner Mortgages

28/07/2026

Regulators are considering a new price-based control on mortgage loans to curb speculative demand and manage household debt, starting with multiple homeowners.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Central Bank Grants Digital Bank Licence to MariBank

28/07/2026

The BSP has approved the upgrade of MariBank Philippines from a rural bank, finalising its transition.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Charges Malaysian in Cross-Border Money Laundering Case

28/07/2026

The case highlights successful public-private partnership and international cooperation in disrupting a syndicate that targeted a Singaporean digital bank's accounts.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange Moves to Halt Arbitrary ETF Keyword Changes

28/07/2026

KRX warned asset managers that unauthorised changes to an ETF’s underlying index methodology could now be grounds for delisting the product.

Structural Regulation

Korea Eases Rules for Internet Banks, Paving Way for Corporate Lending

28/07/2026

Regulators have relaxed the non-face-to-face principle for digital banks, enabling a strategic push into the SME lending market through new partnerships.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Jails Asset Management Firm Owner for Laundering HKD 64 Million

28/07/2026

The son of a former senior mainland official has been jailed for laundering over HKD 64 million, some linked to a bribe, and using false documents to fraudulently secure Hong Kong residency.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Urges Listed Firms to Build Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

27/07/2026

Regulators and industry leaders are pushing for ESG integration and supply chain resilience to attract investment amid global volatility and new trade rules.