Credit Risk

Bank of Thailand Extends Covid-Era Asset Repurchase Scheme

20/07/2026

BOT extended the deadline for businesses to buy back assets under its pandemic-era "Asset and Debt Moratorium" programme, citing a slow economic recovery.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Considers Extending Investment Curbs to Overseas DRs

20/07/2026

The move follows SK hynix’s successful Nasdaq listing, raising conflict of interest concerns for officials and financial industry employees.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Unveils Exit, Restructuring Policies for Ailing NBFIs

20/07/2026

BB has introduced two new policies for NBFIs to tackle soaring bad loans through one-time settlements and restructuring.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand to Mandate Bank Statements in Foreign Nominee Crackdown

20/07/2026

New rules from 1 August will require Thai shareholders and directors in high-risk firms to prove the legitimacy of their investment, targeting the use of local nominees by foreign investors.

Data Privacy

Philippines, Malaysia Partner on Blockchain Digital ID

20/07/2026

The agreement explores a blockchain-based framework for cross-border digital identity verification, aiming to streamline access to services such as banking and trade.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Lifts Deposit Cap for Healthy NBFIs

20/07/2026

BB has relaxed a statutory deposit collection limit for financially sound finance companies that meet stringent new performance criteria.

Structural Regulation

India Eases Certification Norms to Boost Specialised Fund Distribution

20/07/2026

The new unified examination aims to expand the distributor base for SIFs by simplifying a previously challenging qualification process.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Affirms Ban on Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs

20/07/2026

Taiwan’s regulator has reiterated its ban on single-stock leveraged ETFs, following a move to prohibit such products in Korea.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea's FSS to Weigh Sanctions on Mirae Asset After SpaceX Probe

20/07/2026

The regulator has concluded its inspection into the firm’s premature promotion of a SpaceX share offering that secured zero allocation.