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Credit Risk
Bangladesh Issues Rules for Mediators to Tackle Soaring Bad Loans
24/08/2026
A new policy to enlist and regulate mediation firms has been released to speed up the recovery of defaulted loans and reduce a backlog of court cases.
Anti-Money Laundering
India Launches Disclosure Scheme for Small Foreign Asset Holdings
24/08/2026
The one-time scheme allows taxpayers to declare certain undisclosed foreign assets and income by 31 December 2026, offering immunity from stricter black money laws.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Invites Barbados, Namibia and Thailand to Guest Initiative
24/08/2026
The three jurisdictions will participate directly in FATF meetings for one year, bringing fresh regional perspectives to global anti-financial crime efforts.
Supervision & Enforcement
SkyCity to Launch Strategic Review of Adelaide Casino Following Regulatory Settlement
24/08/2026
The review follows a non-binding AUD 21 million settlement with the South Australian regulator and comes as the firm navigates new rules in New Zealand.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Bank Finalises BDT 410bn Stimulus Package
24/08/2026
Interest rates have been agreed with commercial banks for a new refinancing scheme aimed at supporting struggling industries and boosting employment.
Structural Regulation
Korean Unions Threaten General Strike Over Regulator Relocation Plan
24/08/2026
A survey by the FSS union found that 85.6 percent of employees would consider leaving if the agency moved.
KYC & CDD
SEBI Grants GIFT City Firms Access to Centralised KYC Records
24/08/2026
The move aims to create interoperability between India's onshore market and its financial free zone, streamlining client onboarding and data sharing.
Sustainable Finance
Cambodian Government Establishes Green Finance Working Group
24/08/2026
The new multi-agency body, chaired by the NBC, will develop policies and strategies to mobilise capital for sustainable development.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia and Weixin Pay Launch Cross-Border QR Payments
24/08/2026
The new payment linkage allows Chinese tourists to pay seamlessly at local merchants, boosting commerce and financial interoperability between the nations.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore Court Freezes S$75m in Disputed Crypto Transfer Case
24/08/2026
The SICC granted a proprietary injunction over assets mistakenly sent by a major crypto exchange due to a ledger error.
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