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    Credit Risk

    Japan Proposes Rule Change to Incentivise Enterprise Value-based Lending

    16/04/2026

    FSA releases draft supervisory guidelines that would change the classification of loans backed by enterprise value security interests.

    Liquidity Risk

    Indonesia Finalises Revised Export Proceeds Rule for Exporters

    14/04/2026

    The long-awaited revision will lower the mandatory rupiah conversion rate while requiring natural resource exporters to park funds in state-owned banks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia Orders Banks to Block Over 33,000 Accounts in Gambling Crackdown

    14/04/2026

    OJK is requiring banks to conduct enhanced due diligence as part of a wider enforcement push against illegal financial activities.

    Cybersecurity

    FSS Korea Proposes Suspension, Fine for Lotte Card Data Breach

    13/04/2026

    FSS notified Lotte Card of severe proposed sanctions over a significant customer data leak, including a 4.5-month business suspension.

    Sustainable Finance

    Thai SEC Consults on New Transition and Amber Bond Frameworks

    13/04/2026

    SEC seeking feedback on new rules designed to expand funding channels for climate transition activities aligned with its national taxonomy.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Sri Lanka Probes Banks After LKR 13.2bn Fraud at NDB

    13/04/2026

    The central bank is considering an overhaul of industry-wide controls after a major fraud at National Development Bank prompted a multi-agency investigation.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia Deploys AML Framework to Tackle Subsidised Fuel Fraud

    13/04/2026

    PPATK is working with police to trace illicit funds and seize assets in a scheme causing trillions of rupiah in state losses.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India Seizes $1.8m in Assets in Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

    13/04/2026

    Enforcement Directorate attaches assets linked to the former chairman of New India Co-operative Bank in a money laundering investigation.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Extends BDT 100 Billion Export Refinance Scheme to 2030

    13/04/2026

    Central bank extended its pre-shipment credit facility to support exporters amid global uncertainty, setting new operational guidelines for banks.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Overhauls Offshore Investment Rules, Eases Licensing Burden

    13/04/2026

    New decree exempts projects under VND 7 billion from licensing, shifting oversight towards FX controls and clarifying rules for larger investments.

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