Structural Regulation

Malaysia Forms High-Level Panel to Advance Islamic Finance Agenda

26/06/2026

BNM and the SC have established a new advisory body to guide an industry-led push to strengthen Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Proposes Reporting Rule Overhaul to Align with IFRS 18

26/06/2026

The regulator has proposed amendments for banks and financial holding companies to adopt IFRS 18 and has mandated fully paperless report submissions.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Raises Cap on Short-Term Funds for Long-Term Loans

25/06/2026

The SBV has loosened a key prudential requirement, allowing banks to use more short-term funds for longer-term lending to support economic growth.

Operational Risk

Philippines Defers Go-live for Updated Financial Reporting Package

25/06/2026

The BSP has pushed back the implementation of FRP version 16 by one year to give banks more time to prepare.

Trading & Investment

NSE India, Bharat Metal Exchange Partner on Metal Derivatives

25/06/2026

The collaboration aims to create new hedging tools and boost participation in response to growing industrial demand and price volatility.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh CID Denies Reports of Chargesheet in Decade-Old Bank Heist

25/06/2026

The police agency has refuted media claims that a draft chargesheet has been prepared in the 2016 cyber-heist, stating the investigation is ongoing.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Fujian Deepen Financial Cooperation, Support Listings

25/06/2026

The two sides will assist Fujian enterprises to list in Hong Kong and enhance cross-border capital flows.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Convicts Asset Manager in HK$64m Money Laundering Case

25/06/2026

The owner of an asset management firm has been convicted of laundering crime proceeds, including funds linked to a former mainland official, and immigration fraud.

CBDCs

Korea Pushes Deposit Token Project Towards Commercialisation

25/06/2026

BOK's expanded pilot is creating pressure on banks, which face new compliance and technology investment requirements.