Tokenisation

Japan’s Hokuriku Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposit Service by FY2027

23/06/2026

The regional bank has partnered with DeCurret DCP to use the DCJPY Network for corporate payments and payroll services.

Credit Risk

Philippines Central Bank Amends Rules on Salary-Based Loans

23/06/2026

New regulations extend the maximum tenor for salary-based consumption loans to seven years and introduce stricter credit granting and reporting standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Bolsters Financial Probe Capacity for Environmental Crimes

23/06/2026

The government is training prosecutors and investigators to tackle illicit financial flows linked to environmental offences ahead of a key money laundering evaluation.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Allocates MYR 9.8bn to Boost Microfinancing

23/06/2026

The government aims to streamline funding applications and extend support to underserved business communities nationwide.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Unveils Global ISSB Training Initiative

23/06/2026

The programme aims to build capacity for applying new sustainability disclosure rules as over 40 jurisdictions globally move towards adoption.

Credit Risk

Bank Indonesia Extends Credit Card Relief Measures to End-2026

23/06/2026

The central bank will maintain lower minimum payments and capped late fees to support public purchasing power and sustain domestic economic activity.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Grants Financial Services Licence to OSL Group

22/06/2026

The Hong Kong-listed digital asset firm has been granted an AFSL by ASIC, authorising it to provide services to wholesale clients.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves Three More Banks for High-Net-Worth Business

22/06/2026

The FSC has licensed three more banks to provide wealth management services, expanding its programme for high-asset clients to 24 institutions.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Launches AI Chatbot for MPF Investment Education

22/06/2026

The MPFA has launched a new AI-powered chatbot to provide personalised investment education to members of its mandatory retirement scheme.