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.