Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Approves First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk Product

17/04/2026

The new takaful-based product aims to expand financing for underserved sectors by providing an alternative to conventional credit guarantees.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Brokers Seek Extension on New Margin Rules

16/04/2026

BSEC has requested detailed data from a brokers' association to evaluate its request for a compliance delay, citing market risks.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Enforcement

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Enforcement

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.