Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh to Enable P2P Payments via QR Code From November

19/08/2026

BB has ordered all financial institutions to enable person-to-person transfers on the Bangla QR system to accelerate digital payments adoption.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HK Police Warns Money Changers, VASPs After Dismantling Scam Ring

19/08/2026

Police arrested 17 people, warning that money changers and a crypto exchange were knowingly used to launder scam proceeds.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Eases Custodian Governance Rules for Foreign Banks

19/08/2026

The BSEC has allowed management committees of foreign banks to approve mutual fund signatories, addressing a key governance and compliance gap.

Supervision & Enforcement

UK FCA Expands Asia Presence With New Attaché in India

19/08/2026

Standfirst: The UK's financial regulator has appointed a new attaché in Mumbai as part of a strategy to deepen international cooperation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Has Deported 17,700 Cyber Scam Suspects So Far in 2026

19/08/2026

Authorities have expelled over 17,700 foreign nationals linked to online fraud this year, but experts warn it's a temporary fix without deeper reforms.

South Korea Unveils Major Housing Finance and Supply Overhaul

19/08/2026

Regulators will boost construction financing and ease some lending rules for homebuyers amid a complex and challenging housing market.

Structural Regulation

India Promotes Pension Scheme for Gig Workers Under New Framework

19/08/2026

PFRDA is encouraging platform workers to join the NPS with flexible contributions to boost retirement savings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Flags Dozens of Fraudulent Websites Impersonating HashKey

19/08/2026

The regulator has added 65 imposter websites to its alert list after they were reported by the licensed crypto exchange, warning of potential scams.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Tighten Price Controls for Non-Structured Products

19/08/2026

The move, aimed at reducing order input errors, will see the price deviation threshold for most securities reduced from nine to five times the nominal price.