Operational Risk

APRA Launches Formal Investigation Into Diversa Trustees

26/06/2026

The regulator is examining whether the superannuation trustee's executive pay decisions complied with prudential standards and trustees' duties.

Sustainable Finance

UN Global Compact Issues First Blended Finance Guide for Corporates

26/06/2026

The new playbook aims to empower companies to actively structure deals, addressing the USD 4 trillion annual SDG financing gap.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Forms High-Level Panel to Advance Islamic Finance Agenda

26/06/2026

BNM and the SC have established a new advisory body to guide an industry-led push to strengthen Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Proposes Reporting Rule Overhaul to Align with IFRS 18

26/06/2026

The regulator has proposed amendments for banks and financial holding companies to adopt IFRS 18 and has mandated fully paperless report submissions.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Raises Cap on Short-Term Funds for Long-Term Loans

25/06/2026

The SBV has loosened a key prudential requirement, allowing banks to use more short-term funds for longer-term lending to support economic growth.

Climate Risk

Vietnam Finalises Operational Framework for Domestic Carbon Exchange

25/06/2026

Key government agencies and market operators have signed cooperation agreements, defining roles for the upcoming carbon trading platform.

KYC & CDD

Bangladesh Bank Launches Repatriable Taka Account for Non-Residents

25/06/2026

New account aims to boost remittance inflows, facilitate investment, and expand the scope of offshore banking operations in the country.

Operational Risk

Philippines Defers Go-live for Updated Financial Reporting Package

25/06/2026

The BSP has pushed back the implementation of FRP version 16 by one year to give banks more time to prepare.

Trading & Investment

NSE India, Bharat Metal Exchange Partner on Metal Derivatives

25/06/2026

The collaboration aims to create new hedging tools and boost participation in response to growing industrial demand and price volatility.