Structural Regulation

SEBI to Reinstate Dedicated Commodity Derivatives Unit

27/05/2026

India’s securities regulator plans to revive its specialist commodity derivatives department; a move aimed at renewing policy focus on the segment.

Sustainable Finance

WFE Drafts Global Principles for ‘Transition Equity’ Label

27/05/2026

The WFE has proposed a framework to help companies on a path to sustainability attract investment.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Proposes Digital Assets, Data-Driven Lending for SMEs

27/05/2026

A draft law aims to help SMEs access credit by using intangible assets as security and by piloting a regulatory sandbox for data and cash flow–based lending.

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Issues New Rules Linking Bank Dividends to Paid-Up Capital

27/05/2026

The central bank has introduced a BDT 20 billion paid-up capital threshold for cash dividends, aiming to bolster the sector's capital base.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Indonesia Investigates Palm Oil Majors for Alleged Profit-Shifting

27/05/2026

The companies artificially lowered the declared value of their exports to shift profits to offshore trading hubs, primarily in Singapore.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Probes Polymarket Over Potential Gambling Violations

27/05/2026

South Korea’s media regulator is reviewing whether the crypto prediction platform Polymarket constitutes illegal gambling, amid growing international pressure on such services.

Cryptocurrency

Binance to Re-Enter Philippines via SEC Sandbox Partnership

27/05/2026

Binance is partnering with local fintech BlockShoals Technologies to operate within a regulatory sandbox, years after being blocked by authorities.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS and GRI Align to Streamline Sustainability Disclosures

27/05/2026

The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative aim to reduce duplication for firms using both ISSB and GRI standards for their disclosures.

RBI Forms Expert Panel on Quantum Computing Risks in Finance

27/05/2026

The RBI has formed a committee to assess quantum technology's impact and develop a security roadmap for the financial sector.