Credit Risk

Indonesia Slashes Microloan Interest Rates to Support Businesses, Currency

18/07/2026

The government has drastically reduced the interest rate on micro-enterprise loans in a bid to support small businesses and bolster the rupiah.

Market Data & Technology

India Launches New Tool for Pension Fund Performance Analytics

18/07/2026

The PFRDA has launched a digital toolkit providing pension subscribers with historical return comparisons based on periodic contributions.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Considers Major Overhaul of IPO Framework

18/07/2026

BSEC is reviewing public offer rules after industry stakeholders called for simplified listing processes and greater use of IPO proceeds for debt repayment.

Sustainable Finance

IsDB, ICMA and CFA Institute to Develop Global Sukuk Primer

17/07/2026

New guide will improve investor awareness and highlight the role of sukuk in sustainable finance, aiming to support the market's growth with high standards and integrity.

Cryptocurrency

OJK Grants First Crypto Derivatives Licence Under New Regime

17/07/2026

Crypto platform Bittime has secured the first derivatives trading licence under OJK's new regime.

Resolution & Recovery

Korea Approves D-SIFI Recovery and Resolution Plans

17/07/2026

Regulators have approved the 2026 crisis management plans for ten top financial firms, demanding improvements in cybersecurity and digital bank run preparedness.

CBDCs

Korea Expands CBDC Pilot to Include Remittances, Government Payments

17/07/2026

Regulators have approved the second phase of ‘Project Hangang, expanding its scope and bringing in more banks to test deposit tokens.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Taps Japan's Expertise to Reform Capital Market

17/07/2026

A high-level delegation visited Tokyo to study Japan’s approach to financial innovation, market supervision, and digital assets ahead of planned legislative amendments.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Sees 74% YoY Surge in Suspicious Transaction Reports

17/07/2026

The BFIU links the spike to the 2024 political transition, stronger enforcement, and emerging online financial crime typologies.