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Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Mandates Bangla QR for All Merchant Payments
01/07/2026
The central bank's move, effective 1 July, aims to accelerate the country's transition towards a cashless economy and enhance regulatory oversight.

Structural Regulation
India Mutual Fund Body Renews Overseas Investment Push
01/07/2026
The industry association is lobbying regulators to raise the USD 7 billion limit, which has choked off access to global markets for local investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Bangladesh Finance Companies Ordered to Strengthen Anti Fraud Warnings
30/06/2026
The central bank has directed finance companies to warn customers against sharing credentials, suspicious links, and offers from unlicensed loan apps.

Liquidity Risk
Indonesia to Inject IDR 200tr into State Banks to Spur Growth
30/06/2026
The government will use its budget surplus to double the funds placed in state-owned lenders, aiming to boost credit despite currency pressures.

Structural Regulation
Philippines Proposes Framework for Depositary Receipts
30/06/2026
The PSE has released draft rules that would allow local investors to trade foreign stocks and ETFs in pesos, while also paving the way for local firms to list abroad.

Trading & Investment
TAIFEX Launches Incentive Scheme for HNWI Structured Products
30/06/2026
The futures exchange is offering cash rewards to securities firms that issue TWD-denominated structured products linked to local derivatives.

Market Abuse
Japan SESC Seeks Insider Trading Fine for Ex-Goldman Employee
30/06/2026
The SESC has proposed a JPY 19 million penalty related to trades in Nippo Corp shares ahead of a 2021 tender offer.

Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Demands Myanmar Tackle Illicit Finance from Scam Networks
30/06/2026
FATF has maintained Myanmar on its blacklist, urging it to act against extensive cyber-fraud operations and their significant illicit finance risks.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking New Proprietary Tech Index
30/06/2026
E Fund Management has launched the first ETF tracking the new Tech 100 Index.

Sustainable Finance
Vietnam, Canada Launch Blended Finance Facility for Climate Start-Ups
30/06/2026
The new grant facility will use Canadian development aid as catalytic capital to de-risk and attract private investment into climate-focused enterprises.
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