Payments & Settlements

Malaysian Fintech Boost Launches Digital Banking Platform for SMEs

21/08/2026

The new Boost SME platform combines banking, payments and financing, offering digital onboarding in minutes.

Credit Risk

Laos Enters Regulated Digital Lending with Sandbox

21/08/2026

Star Fintech will be the first company to test digital lending, a key step in developing a formal regulatory framework.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Surpasses Digital Payments Goal 3yrs Ahead of Schedule

20/08/2026

The country’s digital payments share hit nearly 65 percent in 2025, driven by a boom in QR Ph transactions that overtook card payments for the first time.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Sri Lanka Bank Officials Remanded in $1bn Illegal Transfer Probe

20/08/2026

Four officials from private banks are accused of taking payments to facilitate a significant TBML scheme linked to fake imports.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam to Allow Foreign Banks to Use Local Accounts for Client Payments

20/08/2026

The new rules, effective 19 September, aim to complete the legal framework for correspondent banking and facilitate cross-border payments.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thai SEC Proposes Tougher Disclosure Rules for SRI Funds

20/08/2026

The SEC is seeking feedback on new rules for sustainable investment funds to enhance transparency and provide greater flexibility for managers.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Unveils Domestic Credit Card, Broadens QRIS Fee Waiver

20/08/2026

The measures seek to reduce payment costs, support merchants and challenge the dominance of global card networks.

Credit Risk

RBI Seeks to Distance Itself from Bank Deposit Ratings

20/08/2026

CRAs face a potential conflict with SEBI disclosure rules after being told not to name the RBI as the deposit regulator.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cambodia to Advance 22 Actions on Responsible Microfinance

20/08/2026

The NBC and the UN are pushing forward a plan focused on strengthening consumer protection and responsible lending practices.