Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Eases Forex Rules for Digital Service Exporters

28/07/2026

The central bank will now accept electronic evidence for service exports and has increased foreign currency retention limits to boost the digital economy.

Anti-Money Laundering

Binance Partners With Anti-Trafficking NGO to Combat Illicit Crypto Flows

28/07/2026

The partnership with STOP THE TRAFFIK aims to enhance financial crime detection and disrupt illegal networks.

Trading & Investment

IDX to Launch Indonesia's First Gold-Backed ETFs in August

28/07/2026

IDX will launch the country's first gold-backed exchange-traded funds, with tax incentives proposed to boost the new instruments.

Anti-Money Laundering

SFC Fines Victory Securities HKD 1.7 Million for AML and KYC Failures

28/07/2026

The SFC has penalised the firm and suspended a senior manager for serious control failings linked to a suspected ramp-and-dump scheme.

PEPs & Sanctions

South Korea Detains Cargo Ship Over Suspected DPRK Sanctions Violations

28/07/2026

The vessel, Prada, was detained in March after being identified as part of an international call for a crackdown on illicit trade.

Market Abuse

MAS Bans Former REIT CIO for Market Manipulation

28/07/2026

The former Chief Investment Officer of EC World REIT's manager has received a three-year prohibition order for conspiring to manipulate the REIT's unit price.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Loan Recovery Stalled by BDT 110 Billion in Valuation Disputes

28/07/2026

Legal challenges over outdated property valuations are holding up the recovery of billions in defaulted loans, highlighting systemic weaknesses and calls for reform.

Trading & Investment

Chinese Banks Halt Retail Trading in Paper Gold Products

28/07/2026

Major banks are ending retail paper gold products linked to the Shanghai Gold Exchange, citing the need to manage risks amid price volatility.

Credit Risk

Korea's Public Institutions Found Flouting Employee Loan Rules

28/07/2026

Dozens of state-run bodies provided staff with housing loans that exceeded official limits and offered ultra-low rates, undermining household debt controls.