Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Plans New SDG Framework for Non-Ringgit Sukuk

19/09/2026

The proposed Sukuk Prisma SDG framework will focus on climate adaptation and resilience while supporting Malaysia’s efforts to mobilise private capital for sustainable development.

Credit Risk

Malaysia’s GXBank Partners with IFC to Expand MSME Lending

19/09/2026

The risk-sharing facility will absorb initial losses on eligible loans, enabling the digital bank to expand credit to MSMEs with limited financial histories or collateral.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Crypto Tax Petition Triggers Parliamentary Review

19/09/2026

A second petition seeking a two-year delay to the planned tax has passed 50,000 signatures, highlighting concerns over tax infrastructure and enforcement.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines to Adopt India’s UPI Technology to Modernise Digital Payments

19/09/2026

The Philippines has agreed to adopt India’s UPI to accelerate government disbursements and enhance cross-border digital payment connectivity.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Finalising Rules for IDX Demutualisation Process

19/09/2026

OJK is finalising rules for the Indonesia Stock Exchange's demutualisation, introducing a 5 percent ownership cap with strategic exceptions.

Supervision & Enforcement

KDIC Merges Financial Misconduct Unit with Recovery Team

19/09/2026

The KDIC has integrated its investigation and recovery functions, citing a decrease in financial company bankruptcies.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Issues Guidance on New Import Policy Order

19/09/2026

Commercial lenders have been directed to implement a new import framework that allows businesses to settle transactions without letters of credit.

Structural Regulation

India PFRDA, Rural Ministry Join Hands on Pension Inclusion

18/09/2026

The initiative will deploy women-led community networks to improve pension literacy and enrolment among rural households.

Payments & Settlements

Kazakhstan to Launch Cross-Border QR Payments with 11 Nations

18/09/2026

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced plans to integrate its payment system to enable cross–border QR code transactions, with the first phase expected by the year’s end.