Credit Risk

Bangladesh to Launch Asset Quality Review of 11 Troubled Banks

13/08/2026

The central bank is expanding its scrutiny of lenders with high NPLs and capital shortfalls, engaging international firms for the review.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam, Australia Deepen Financial Cooperation Under New MoU

12/08/2026

The two countries have agreed to enhance policy dialogue on financial market supervision and capital market development, and to coordinate on Vietnam's APEC 2027 agenda.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong: Ex-StanChart Manager Admits Guilt in Bribes-for-Accounts Scheme

12/08/2026

A former relationship manager in Hong Kong has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to help clients open bank accounts, undermining KYC controls.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Cracks Down on Unregulated Single-Purpose E-Wallets

12/08/2026

The NBC has given businesses 90 days to report their e-money schemes, warning of legal action for non-compliance.

Market Risk

Japan Insurers' Bond Losses Hit USD 96 Billion, Prompting FSA Scrutiny

12/08/2026

The FSA is closely monitoring top life insurers and has tightened reinsurance rules after their combined unrealised bond losses swelled to JPY 15.13 trillion.

Payments & Settlements

Namibia's Standard Bank Launches Connectivity to China Payments

12/08/2026

Standard Bank is the first lender in Namibia to offer direct access to China's payment system, deepening the renminbi's infrastructure on the African continent.

Credit Risk

India to Integrate Surety Bonds into RBI’s Credit Database

12/08/2026

The move aims to close a significant data gap, providing lenders and credit rating agencies with a complete view of corporate contingent liabilities.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Directs Banks to Overhaul Lending Methods to Ease Credit 'Bottleneck'

12/08/2026

The government has called for a shift from asset-based to cash-flow-based lending and greater transparency on the actual cost of capital.

Reporting & Disclosures

KRX Expands Governance Consulting to Bolster Value-up Programme

12/08/2026

The initiative, in partnership with the K-ESG, will support 50 listed firms in improving governance and preparing corporate value enhancement disclosures.