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Structural Regulation
OJK Indonesia Issues Three New Islamic Banking Product Guidelines
11/11/2026
The new guidelines are aimed at expanding real-sector financing, supporting MSME development and strengthening the contribution of Islamic banks to Indonesia’s economy.
Operational Risk
APRA Calls on Insurers to Maintain Institutional Strength to Match AI Adoption
11/11/2026
APRA Member Suzanne Smith has warned that institutional strength and governance, not just technology, will define successful future insurers.
Cybersecurity
Philippine Authorities Probe Parallel Data Breaches at SEC and BIR
11/11/2026
The SEC and BIR have launched separate investigations into potential cybersecurity breaches affecting their digital platforms and user data.
Structural Regulation
Chinese Regulatory Inquiry Halts OPay's $304 Million US IPO
11/11/2026
Nigeria-focused fintech OPay has suspended its planned US listing following scrutiny from Chinese regulators regarding its founder's ties.
Trading & Investment
US Investment Banks in China Rewarded for Long-Term Strategies - Reports
11/11/2026
Major US investment banks are seeing their persistence in China pay off amid a revival in cross-border dealmaking and market opening.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
China: Former Chairman of BOCOM International Trust Facing Bribery Prosecution
11/11/2026
Zhang Wen was found to have committed severe disciplinary violations, including accepting bribes, manipulating loan approvals, and holding unlisted shares.
Structural Regulation
India’s IRDAI Tightens ESOP and Share Transfer Rules for Insurers
11/11/2026
India's insurance regulator has introduced stricter norms for ESOPs, share transfers, and amalgamations to bolster ownership oversight.
Structural Regulation
RBNZ Files Disclosure Charge Against Westpac Over Depositor Compensation Scheme
10/11/2026
The RBNZ has filed a District Court charge against Westpac for allegedly breaching disclosure requirements under the Deposit Takers Act.
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippines Proposes Tighter Rules for Money Service Businesses
10/11/2026
The BSP has issued draft regulations to strengthen capital, licensing, and governance requirements for money service businesses.
Structural Regulation
BSP Proposes Streamlined Branching Rules for Philippine Banks
10/11/2026
The BSP has issued a draft circular to simplify branch establishment and relocation rules based on supervisory ratings.
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