Structural Regulation

SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

04/05/2026

The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Revises Agent Banking Reporting Framework

03/05/2026

The new framework requires banks to submit more detailed monthly data to enhance regulatory oversight and policymaking.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Expels Former Securities Chief Yi Huiman for Bribery

03/05/2026

The former head of China’s securities regulator, Yi Huiman, has been expelled from the Communist Party and faces prosecution for taking “huge bribes”.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Passes Law Removing Age Cap for BSEC and IDRA Heads

03/05/2026

Parliament passed two amendment bills removing the maximum age limits for appointing the heads and members of its securities and insurance regulators.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Top Regulator from China's NFRA Demoted Over Disciplinary Violation

01/05/2026

Li Yunze's ousting is the latest in a sweeping anti-corruption drive that has seen Beijing tighten its grip on the financial sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Probes KRW 100 Billion Loan Fraud at Savings Banks

01/05/2026

The regulator has launched an industry-wide inspection after two savings banks were defrauded using fake auto parts invoices.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Launches Green Transition Finance Scheme for Hotel Sector

01/05/2026

The central bank, government agencies and nine commercial banks have launched a new programme offering financing and technical support to help hotels meet sustainability standards.

Credit Risk

China Intensifies Pressure on Credit Rating Agencies Over Inflated Ratings

01/05/2026

Regulators have held a series of meetings with domestic and foreign rating agencies to address rating quality issues in the country's bond market.

Data Privacy

Japan’s FSA Orders MetLife to Report on Data Breach Scandal

01/05/2026

The regulator has demanded a full report from MetLife Japan after its seconded employees improperly took customer data from several partner banks.