Structural Regulation

APRA Grants Australian Banking Licence to UK Fintech Revolut

23/07/2026

The UK-based fintech has become the first internationally-headquartered neobank to receive an unrestricted ADI licence from APRA.

Liquidity Risk

India's Forex Support Measures Draw Over USD 20 Billion

23/07/2026

The RBI concessional swap facility has attracted significant foreign currency, with banks actively mobilising deposits.

Market Data & Technology

Hong Kong SFC Mandates Tests for HKEX Network Upgrade

23/07/2026

The SFC has directed market intermediaries to participate in mandatory tests for a phased securities network cutover by HKEX.

Payments & Settlements

India to Enable Offline UPI Payments Via 'Tap-and-Pay'

23/07/2026

The new capability will allow transactions up to INR 2,000 in low-connectivity environments, closing a key gap with card networks.

Payments & Settlements

India Consolidates Regulatory Framework for Rupee Trade Settlement

23/07/2026

The RBI has streamlined rules for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts, consolidating five previous circulars to simplify international trade settlement.

Payments & Settlements

Macau Banking Chief Proposes Restoring Direct Lending with GBA

23/07/2026

The proposal aims to boost regional integration and deploy Macau's ample liquidity amid shrinking domestic loan demand.

Anti-Money Laundering

BIMSTEC Finalises Action Plan to Combat Illicit Financial Flows

23/07/2026

BIMSTEC member states agreed on a regional action plan, a new work plan, and to operationalise a network for FIUs to tackle financial crime.

Stablecoins

Japanese Logistics Firm Turns to Yen Stablecoin for B2B Payments

23/07/2026

The move by AZ-COM Maruwa is Japan's first large-scale corporate adoption of a stablecoin for payments.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Resumes Push for Digital Asset Law Amid Delays and Disputes

22/07/2026

Officials aim for year-end passage of a comprehensive crypto framework, but political delays and disputes over key regulations cast doubt on the timeline.