Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Sets New Rules for Islamic Investment Products

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The regulation mandates a clear separation between risk-bearing investment products and traditional deposits to strengthen the Sharia banking sector's foundation.

Operational Risk

SEBI Discontinues Broker Backup Trading Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2026

The platform was deemed redundant following significant improvements in brokers' technological resilience and was never used since its launch in October 2023.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Probes Former Citic Land Chairman Over Evergrande Deals

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The investigation is scrutinising opaque property sales from the state-linked firm to the indebted developer, financed by Citic Bank.

Structural Regulation

BOT Warns Virtual Bank Applicants on Licence Conditions

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

The central bank has cautioned the three prospective licensees that they must meet strict structural rules or risk losing their licence entirely.

Cybersecurity

ASIC Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift as AI Accelerates Threats

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

ASIC has issued an open letter directing licensees and market participants to strengthen their cyber defences against AI-accelerated threats.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Launches Cargo-x Pilot to Digitalise Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

The programme, involving 21 banks, will test use cases for cargo and trade data to improve SME access to financing.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Unveils Seven-Point Plan to Defend Rupiah

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

The measures include intensified market intervention and a lower limit for dollar purchases without underlying documents to curb speculation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Thailand Approves THB 400 Billion in Emergency Lending for Energy Crisis

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The emergency borrowing aims to provide immediate economic relief and fund a long-term energy transition, though it faces criticism over a lack of transparency and fiscal risk.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Raises Loan Ceilings, Incentivises Green Vehicles

By Editors | 07/05/2026

The central bank has increased personal and auto loan limits, offering preferential terms for electric and hybrid vehicles to promote greener transport.