Operational Risk

Taiwan Eases Outsourcing Rules for Banks' Trade Finance Operations

16/04/2026

The regulator has amended rules to allow the outsourcing of letter of credit reviews to group entities, aiming to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Credit Risk

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.

Liquidity Risk

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Cybersecurity

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.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.