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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Bangladesh Bank Suspends Official Over Fraud, Cryptocrime Allegations

    24/07/2026

    BB has suspended an assistant director who is now on the run following allegations of cybercrime, online betting, and illegal cryptocurrency transactions.

    Liquidity Risk

    Indonesia Rolls Out New Incentives to Attract Foreign Capital

    24/07/2026

    The central bank is using targeted incentives for FX hedging and local currency use to attract portfolio inflows without raising domestic borrowing costs.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan's JSCC Consults on Consolidation of FIEA Clearing Funds

    24/07/2026

    The proposals involve creating a single clearing fund for listed derivatives to improve efficiency and bolster risk management.

    Structural Regulation

    India Opens On-Tap Licensing for Pension Fund Managers

    24/07/2026

    The move replaces periodic application windows with a continuous registration process for entities seeking to manage assets under the National Pension System.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Operationalises Promoter Share Freeze for Buybacks

    24/07/2026

    SEBI has directed depositories to implement a framework to freeze promoter holdings at the ISIN level by 1 August.

    Capital Adequacy

    Bangladesh’s Janata Bank Faces UAE Shutdown Over Capital Shortfall

    24/07/2026

    The CBUAE has imposed severe restrictions on the state-owned Bangladeshi lender, citing a significant capital shortfall and concerns over its parent's financial health.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Updates Reporting Framework for NSFR

    24/07/2026

    BB has updated its NSFR reporting rules to align with new accounting treatments for open market operations.

    Capital Adequacy

    Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Capital Hike for Brokers

    24/07/2026

    The PSE has launched a consultation on a phased increase to the minimum capital requirement for trading participants to PHP 100 million.

    Data Privacy

    Philippines Forges Data-Sharing Pact to Enhance Foreign Investment Reporting

    24/07/2026

    Key financial and economic agencies have signed an agreement to create a unified data-sharing system for foreign direct investment statistics.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Urged to Probe Conduct of Major Strata Insurance Brokers

    24/07/2026

    Consumer groups have referred a matter involving an estimated 1,000 strata insurance policies to ASIC, citing potential misconduct.

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