Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Opens New Window for Foreign-Currency Guarantees

29/08/2026

AD banks are permitted to issue foreign-currency guarantees on behalf of local firms to support foreign partners in government projects.

Anti-Money Laundering

Luxembourg Gives Laos EUR 2.4m Boost for AML/CFT Reforms

29/08/2026

Additional funding will support measures under Laos’ FATF action plan as the country works to address deficiencies in its AML/CFT regime.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Uzbekistan Ink MoU on Payments and Fintech

29/08/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on payment systems, monetary policy, and financial inclusion, paving the way for future cross-border payment links

Market Abuse

Korea: New Monitoring System Detects Surge in Suspected Illegal Short Sales

28/08/2026

New central monitoring system launched in 2025 detected 94 suspected cases in 16 months, prompting calls for faster regulatory action.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Ban Fraudsters From Insurance Sales Market

28/08/2026

New legal amendments will expand disqualification criteria for insurance agents and executives, streamline sanctions, and introduce new reporting duties to combat rising fraud.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Regulator Demands Action From Janata Bank Over Soaring NPLs

28/08/2026

The troubled state-run lender is directed to tackle its large NPL portfolio and a severe capital shortfall through time-bound resolution plans.

Supervision & Enforcement

Thailand Approves Amendments to Capital Market Laws to Tackle Fraud

28/08/2026

New laws grant regulators police-like powers for serious crimes and update digital asset rules in a bid to restore investor trust after a series of scandals.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia's Tabung Haji Scandal Deepens with High-Profile Arrests, New Inquiry

28/08/2026

A former Treasury chief and an ex-chairman of the fund have been remanded as a parliamentary committee launches its own probe into the RCI's findings.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Simplifies Transfer of Mutual Funds into Trusts

28/08/2026

The TDCC has launched a new platform service to allow the direct transfer of fund assets into retirement trusts, removing previous administrative hurdles.