
Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.