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    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan Proposes Rule Change to Incentivise Enterprise Value-based Lending

    16/04/2026

    FSA releases draft supervisory guidelines that would change the classification of loans backed by enterprise value security interests.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indonesia Finalises Revised Export Proceeds Rule for Exporters

    14/04/2026

    The long-awaited revision will lower the mandatory rupiah conversion rate while requiring natural resource exporters to park funds in state-owned banks.

    Enforcement

    Indonesia Orders Banks to Block Over 33,000 Accounts in Gambling Crackdown

    14/04/2026

    OJK is requiring banks to conduct enhanced due diligence as part of a wider enforcement push against illegal financial activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSS Korea Proposes Suspension, Fine for Lotte Card Data Breach

    13/04/2026

    FSS notified Lotte Card of severe proposed sanctions over a significant customer data leak, including a 4.5-month business suspension.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Consults on New Transition and Amber Bond Frameworks

    13/04/2026

    SEC seeking feedback on new rules designed to expand funding channels for climate transition activities aligned with its national taxonomy.

    Enforcement

    Sri Lanka Probes Banks After LKR 13.2bn Fraud at NDB

    13/04/2026

    The central bank is considering an overhaul of industry-wide controls after a major fraud at National Development Bank prompted a multi-agency investigation.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Deploys AML Framework to Tackle Subsidised Fuel Fraud

    13/04/2026

    PPATK is working with police to trace illicit funds and seize assets in a scheme causing trillions of rupiah in state losses.

    Enforcement

    India Seizes $1.8m in Assets in Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

    13/04/2026

    Enforcement Directorate attaches assets linked to the former chairman of New India Co-operative Bank in a money laundering investigation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Extends BDT 100 Billion Export Refinance Scheme to 2030

    13/04/2026

    Central bank extended its pre-shipment credit facility to support exporters amid global uncertainty, setting new operational guidelines for banks.

    Vietnam Overhauls Offshore Investment Rules, Eases Licensing Burden

    13/04/2026

    New decree exempts projects under VND 7 billion from licensing, shifting oversight towards FX controls and clarifying rules for larger investments.

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