Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Proposes Sweeping Banking and AML Law Reforms

17/07/2026

A draft omnibus bill aims to regulate virtual assets, overhaul central bank powers, and strengthen the legal framework for banking operations.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSTB Outlines Strategy for Commodity Trading Ecosystem

17/07/2026

Hong Kong is fast-tracking land development and streamlining regulations to build an internationally competitive commodity trading ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

Calcutta Stock Exchange Asks SEBI to Put Voluntary Exit on Hold

17/07/2026

The move comes after the West Bengal government pledged support for reviving the exchange, prompting it to seek a pause in its voluntary exit process.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Another Former MWL Adviser in Shield Fund Saga

17/07/2026

The five-year ban is the latest in a series of regulatory actions related to the collapsed fund and advice firm MWL Financial Services.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Probes HSBC Over Staff Terminations

16/07/2026

The regulator is seeking an explanation from the bank following allegations of labour law violations during the closure of its retail banking division.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Considers Tax Incentives for New Gold ETFs

16/07/2026

The government is studying a proposal from OJK to offer fiscal incentives for gold investment products that don't involve physical delivery.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Pivots to Voluntary Framework for Cash Access

16/07/2026

The RBNZ will partner with banks to address cash access via a voluntary framework, a move seen as a retreat from its earlier, stricter proposals.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Reintroduces Intraday Trading to Boost Market Liquidity

16/07/2026

BSEC has approved the measure, but exchanges must first overcome significant technical and risk management hurdles before implementation.

Market Risk

Korea Proposes to Extend Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives

16/07/2026

The FSS is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend its existing guidance for another year, affecting firms with large derivatives portfolios.