Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Eases Export Earnings Rule for Key Trading Partners

28/07/2026

Exporters trading with the US, China, Australia and Canada will face softer retention rules and can use non-state banks under a new exemption.

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Legal challenges over outdated property valuations are holding up the recovery of billions in defaulted loans, highlighting systemic weaknesses and calls for reform.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