Credit Risk

RBI Assessing Corporate Risks From Middle East Conflict

29/05/2026

The central RBI has held discussions with rating agencies to gauge potential borrower stress and the possible need for temporary regulatory relief.

Credit Risk

Sri Lanka Central Bank Tightens Gold, Vehicle Lending Rules

29/05/2026

New macroprudential measures introduce a loan-to-value cap for gold-backed credit and tighten existing limits for vehicle financing.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Taiwan Offers TWD 4.8 Million Reward to Combat Tariff Evasion

29/05/2026

The Customs Administration is offering substantial rewards for information on 'country of origin washing' as it ramps up enforcement to protect its trade reputation amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Eases Single-Issuer Limit for Unit Investment Trust Funds

29/05/2026

The BSP has raised the exposure limit for unit investment trust funds to give fund managers greater flexibility and help develop local capital markets.

Supervision & Enforcement

India Approves Major Expansion for Financial Crime Agency

28/05/2026

The ED will see its workforce grow by over 60 percent to tackle a rising caseload of money laundering and financial crime.

Structural Regulation

Outgoing ASIC Chair Urges Law Reform to Revive Capital Markets

28/05/2026

Departing chair Joe Longo has warned that Australia’s complex regulations are stifling innovation and deterring public listings, calling for fundamental reform.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Halve Audit Cycle in Accounting Fraud Crackdown

28/05/2026

Financial regulators will slash the audit cycle for listed firms to combat accounting fraud and enable swifter delisting of struggling companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NSE India Bans YES Securities from Onboarding New Clients

28/05/2026

The stock exchange has also fined the YES Bank subsidiary a total of INR 200,000 for passing on margin-related penalties to its clients.

Cybersecurity

FSC Taiwan Expands CISO Mandate for Insurers Under New Cyber Rules

28/05/2026

The FSC has lowered asset and premium thresholds for insurers required to appoint a senior CISO and establish a dedicated cybersecurity unit.