Supervision & Enforcement

SkyCity to Launch Strategic Review of Adelaide Casino Following Regulatory Settlement

24/08/2026

The review follows a non-binding AUD 21 million settlement with the South Australian regulator and comes as the firm navigates new rules in New Zealand.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Finalises BDT 410bn Stimulus Package

24/08/2026

Interest rates have been agreed with commercial banks for a new refinancing scheme aimed at supporting struggling industries and boosting employment.

Structural Regulation

Korean Unions Threaten General Strike Over Regulator Relocation Plan

24/08/2026

Unions are threatening a general strike over government plans to move key financial institutions, including top regulators, out of Seoul.

KYC & CDD

SEBI Grants GIFT City Firms Access to Centralised KYC Records

24/08/2026

The move aims to create interoperability between India's onshore market and its financial free zone, streamlining client onboarding and data sharing.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodian Government Establishes Green Finance Working Group

24/08/2026

The new multi-agency body, chaired by the NBC, will develop policies and strategies to mobilise capital for sustainable development.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Weixin Pay Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

24/08/2026

The new payment linkage allows Chinese tourists to pay seamlessly at local merchants, boosting commerce and financial interoperability between the nations.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore Court Freezes S$75m in Disputed Crypto Transfer Case

24/08/2026

The SICC granted a proprietary injunction over assets mistakenly sent by a major crypto exchange due to a ledger error.

Credit Risk

Bank of Shanghai Set to Take Direct Control of HK Unit

24/08/2026

The move follows five years of heavy losses at the investment banking arm and aims to tighten oversight and support the parent’s cross-border strategy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Banks Hit by KRW 550 Billion in Misconduct Losses Since 2017

24/08/2026

Data reveals a dramatic spike in financial incidents in recent years, with a lawmaker demanding tougher regulatory oversight and accountability.