Bangladesh Bank Revamps Credit Card Rules, Doubles Loan Limits

17/03/2026

New guidelines introduce higher credit limits and stricter rules on risk management, consumer protection, and security to support a cashless economy.

Enforcement

Japan to Raise Max Jail Penalty for Unlicensed Crypto Sales - Report

17/03/2026

Regulator plans to move crypto oversight to the securities law framework and significantly increase fines and prison sentences.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Set to Implement Reforms to Hire Purchase Framework

17/03/2026

New rules effective 1 June will mandate a reducing balance method and introduce goodwill discounts for existing loan holders.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Ban Subsidiary IPOs to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

17/03/2026

The government plans to prohibit dual listings to protect shareholders, though the details are not yet finalised.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka SEC Details Regulatory Framework Under New Act

17/03/2026

Regulator outlined a master plan to modernise the capital market, focusing on investor protection, transparency, and global alignment.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Mandates AI Facial Recognition for State-Run Bank ATMs

17/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has required eight state-owned banks to equip 20 percent of their ATMs with anti-fraud technology this year.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Mandates 'Cashless Units' at Banks to Drive Digital Payments

17/03/2026

New dedicated units must be formed by 31 March to accelerate merchant onboarding, expand digital payments, and improve coordination.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Sri Lanka Court Orders Central Bank to Stop Crypto Outflows

16/03/2026

Colombo court directs CBSL to prevent illicit capital outflows, pointing to regulatory gaps in the Foreign Exchange Act.

Enforcement

India Freezes Over 90 Accounts in IDFC First Bank Fraud Probe

16/03/2026

The case involves the alleged siphoning of government funds through shell firms, bogus billing, and with the assistance of former bank employees.