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Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Philippines in Talks to Link QR Payment Systems
03/08/2026
The collaboration aims to streamline cross-border retail payments and promote the use of local currencies for trade and tourism between the two nations.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Caps Digital Transfers for Youth Accounts to Fight Fraud
03/08/2026
The BOT is imposing new daily limits on bank and e-money accounts for under-18s to curb their increasing use as mule accounts for financial crime.
Trading & Investment
Korean FSS Clarifies Rules for Stock Repatriation Scheme
03/08/2026
The FSS has clarified key tax rules for its Reshoring Investment Account scheme amid signs the programme's momentum is slowing.
Liquidity Risk
Philippine Central Bank Sets Deadline for Foreign Borrowing Plans
03/08/2026
The BSP has reminded resident entities to submit their foreign borrowing plans for late 2026 and all of 2027 by 30 September.
Supervision & Enforcement
BNM Fines Insurer Over Prolonged CEO Vacancy
03/08/2026
The insurer was penalised for breaching the Financial Services Act after leaving its CEO role vacant for 16 months.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Central Bank Sets Informal Cap on Dollar Rate
03/08/2026
The move comes amid rising import payment pressure and runs counter to IMF recommendations for a market-based exchange rate regime.
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippines President Calls for Amendments to Bank Secrecy, AML Rules
03/08/2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on congress to pass new legislation amending bank secrecy and AML laws.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Vietnam Orders Crackdown on Financial and E-Commerce Fraud
03/08/2026
The directive instructs the central bank, finance ministry, and other agencies to tighten oversight of payments, securities, and digital platforms.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Philippines SEC Launches Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings
03/08/2026
The new VERITAS platform allows for the digital signing and authentication of corporate documents, with legal standing equivalent to notarised paper copies.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Inquiry Report Triggers Probe Into Malaysia Pilgrims' Fund
03/08/2026
The inquiry uncovered major governance failures and "creative accounting", prompting a new anti-corruption probe.
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