Credit Risk

FSC Korea Tightens New Start Fund with Crypto, Unlisted Stock Checks

01/07/2026

Rules for the state-run debt restructuring fund will be enhanced to prevent moral hazard and better target support for small businesses and the self-employed.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases Rules on Consumer, Auto Lending

01/07/2026

The central bank has extended personal loan tenures and removed a key growth cap to boost consumer credit and support domestic manufacturing.

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.