Credit Risk

Bangladesh Extends Policy Support for Distressed Borrowers

11/05/2026

The central bank has extended its loan restructuring scheme until 30 June, aiming to help businesses recover and manage soaring default loans.

Sustainable Finance

IFC Prices First-Ever Public Green Wonton Bond in Hong Kong

11/05/2026

The IFC has priced a HKD 6 billion deal, the first public green bond in Hong Kong’s market for foreign-issued, HKD-denominated debt.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

11/05/2026

An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China to Prosecute Former BOCOM Exec for Taking "Massive" Bribes

11/05/2026

The former executive, the country’s first banking CIO, is accused of abusing his power over fintech resources for personal gain.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Regulator Mandates 14-Week Training for New Bankers

11/05/2026

BB issued new guidelines requiring a 14-week training programme for all entry-level officials to standardise professional competency and ethics.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Mandates 'Three Chiefs' in Overhaul of Bank Internal Controls

10/05/2026

New rules introduce a 'three lines model', require dedicated compliance, risk and info-sec chiefs, and embed ESG and operational resilience.

Trading & Investment

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Launch Open-End Mutual Fund Platform

10/05/2026

The new web-based system will be integrated into the alternative trading board, enabling online creation and redemption of fund units.

Cloud & Infrastructure

ASIC Seeks Industry Feedback on Digital Registry Overhaul

10/05/2026

ASIC is consulting stakeholders on a multi-year programme to modernise its business registers and make interactions more secure and efficient.

Payments & Settlements

BB Issues Consolidated Rules for Transport Remittances

10/05/2026

Bangladesh’s central bank has issued a unified circular for outward remittances by transport firms, introducing new rules for currency accounts and tour operators.