Payments & Settlements

India's GIFT City Draws Strong Interest for Corporate Treasuries

20/07/2026

Over 100 multinational firms are exploring treasury operations in India's financial hub, attracted by the tax breaks and regulatory environment.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Passes Law to Overhaul National Trust Fund

20/07/2026

The new framework introduces mandatory government contributions, stricter withdrawal rules, and a detailed investment mandate for the country's MYR 22.43 billion intergenerational savings fund.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Simplifies Process for Claiming Mutual Fund Assets

20/07/2026

The new framework aims to ease the process for nominees and legal heirs by addressing common documentation and data mismatch issues.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Merge Four Investment Agencies into Single Authority

20/07/2026

The new Invest Bangladesh Authority will consolidate the country's main investment bodies to create a single window for investors and streamline regulatory approvals.

Payments & Settlements

Taiwan Licenses First E-Payment Firm for Overseas Remittances

20/07/2026

O'Pay has been approved by the FSC to offer small-value remittances, opening a new channel for migrant workers.

Credit Risk

Bank of Thailand Extends Covid-Era Asset Repurchase Scheme

20/07/2026

BOT extended the deadline for businesses to buy back assets under its pandemic-era "Asset and Debt Moratorium" programme, citing a slow economic recovery.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Considers Extending Investment Curbs to Overseas DRs

20/07/2026

The move follows SK hynix’s successful Nasdaq listing, raising conflict of interest concerns for officials and financial industry employees.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Unveils Exit, Restructuring Policies for Ailing NBFIs

20/07/2026

BB has introduced two new policies for NBFIs to tackle soaring bad loans through one-time settlements and restructuring.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand to Mandate Bank Statements in Foreign Nominee Crackdown

20/07/2026

New rules from 1 August will require Thai shareholders and directors in high-risk firms to prove the legitimacy of their investment, targeting the use of local nominees by foreign investors.