Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Bank Appoints New Directors to Troubled ICB Islamic Bank

26/05/2026

The central bank has reconstituted the board of the financially distressed lender, appointing three independent directors to strengthen governance and oversight.

Vietnam Enacts New Rules to Ease Bank Liquidity Shortage

26/05/2026

The central bank will again allow lenders to include state treasury funds in liquidity calculations, easing severe funding pressures.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Banks Urge Asset Seizures, Tax Cuts to Tackle Crisis

26/05/2026

The country's banking association has called for decisive action against major defaulters and proposed significant fiscal relief to address falling capital adequacy and restore confidence.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Regulator Issues New Guidance on IFRS S1, S2 Adoption

26/05/2026

The FSC is providing new guidance and workshops to help listed companies with the phased adoption of IFRS sustainability standards.

Trading & Investment

India to Explore Adding New Asset Classes to Pensions

26/05/2026

The PFRDA is seeking to improve returns and ensure stability for its growing National Pension System subscriber base by considering new investment avenues.

Trading & Investment

New Zealand Regulator Selects Marex for OTC Electricity Platform

26/05/2026

New Zealand’s Electricity Authority has appointed Marex to launch an over-the-counter trading platform to enhance transparency and liquidity in the electricity derivatives market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Mandates Same-Name Rule for Card-to-Mobile Money Transfers

26/05/2026

The central bank is rolling out stricter controls, including a 24-hour cooling-off period, to combat a rising wave of digital payment fraud.

Cybersecurity

Philippines and Australia Deepen Fintech Cooperation Ties

26/05/2026

A new bilateral agreement aims to foster collaboration in digital banking, AI, and cybersecurity, and includes support for the upcoming Manila Tech Summit.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia to Offer Tax Incentives for 40% Free Float

26/05/2026

The finance ministry is preparing tax reductions for listed firms that increase their public share float, aiming to boost market liquidity and integrity.