Payments & Settlements

India, Canada Target 2026 for Trade Deal, Push for UPI Integration

31/08/2026

Finance ministers agree to fast-track CEPA talks, explore UPI expansion, and deepen pension fund investment in Indian infrastructure.

Tokenisation

Pakistan and Hong Kong Explore Deeper Cooperation on Digital Assets

31/08/2026

Pakistan's new virtual asset regulator is looking to Hong Kong's experience to help develop its own tokenised capital markets and digital finance infrastructure.

Operational Risk

Philippines Adds Time Deposits to Voluntary Retirement Scheme

31/08/2026

The BSP has expanded the PERA to include time deposits, setting new prudential and accreditation requirements for banks.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Eases Rules on Foreign Currency Bank Guarantees

29/08/2026

The central bank has amended its foreign exchange policy to allow local banks to issue guarantees for foreign firms participating in public tenders.

Anti-Money Laundering

Luxembourg Gives Laos EUR 2.4m Boost for AML/CFT Reforms

29/08/2026

Additional funding will support measures under Laos’ FATF action plan as the country works to address deficiencies in its AML/CFT regime.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Uzbekistan Ink MoU on Payments and Fintech

29/08/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on payment systems, monetary policy, and financial inclusion, paving the way for future cross-border payment links

AI Risk & Governance

Japan Minister: Frontier AI Poses Financial Risks Beyond Past Crises

29/08/2026

Japan's financial services minister warns that advanced AI creates a new dimension of systemic risk, urging international cooperation to defend against cyber threats.

Market Abuse

Korea: New Monitoring System Detects Surge in Suspected Illegal Short Sales

28/08/2026

New central monitoring system launched in 2025 detected 94 suspected cases in 16 months, prompting calls for faster regulatory action.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Ban Fraudsters From Insurance Sales Market

28/08/2026

New legal amendments will expand disqualification criteria for insurance agents and executives, streamline sanctions, and introduce new reporting duties to combat rising fraud.