Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Suspends Zhongtai Securities Branch in Rare Disciplinary Action

25/08/2026

The CSRC has barred the brokerage's Hunan operations from opening new accounts for three months, citing severe and widespread internal control failures across the region.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Unveils Five-Year Plan to Overhaul Ailing Banking Sector

25/08/2026

The government has launched a multi-phase strategic framework to tackle record NPLs, weak governance, and restore confidence in the financial system.

Credit Risk

India’s ICMAI Issues Handbooks for Expected Credit Loss Rules

25/08/2026

The guidance is intended to help banks and finance professionals prepare for the ECL framework, which becomes effective from April 2027.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Details Anti-Scam Crackdown Results, Vows Sustained Effort

25/08/2026

A year-long campaign has closed over 600 scam centres and charged more than 4,000 suspects, with officials insisting the crackdown is a long-term commitment.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Issues Rules for Mediators to Tackle Soaring Bad Loans

24/08/2026

A new policy to enlist and regulate mediation firms has been released to speed up the recovery of defaulted loans and reduce a backlog of court cases.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Launches Disclosure Scheme for Small Foreign Asset Holdings

24/08/2026

The one-time scheme allows taxpayers to declare certain undisclosed foreign assets and income by 31 December 2026, offering immunity from stricter black money laws.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Invites Barbados, Namibia and Thailand to Guest Initiative

24/08/2026

The three jurisdictions will participate directly in FATF meetings for one year, bringing fresh regional perspectives to global anti-financial crime efforts.

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.