Custody & Infrastructure

National Bank of Bahrain Explores BHD Settlement on Partior Blockchain

21/10/2026

The proposed integration would allow the Bahraini dinar to be settled through Partior’s multi-bank blockchain network, subject to operational requirements and regulatory assessment.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Consolidates Licensing Rules for Forex and Gold Dealers

20/10/2026

New circular brings together licensing, foreign exchange transactions, gold imports, AML/CFT compliance and reporting requirements under a unified framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Cancels MWL Credit Licence, Bans Fourteenth Adviser

20/10/2026

ASIC has cancelled MWL Financial Services' credit licence following a compensation payment and banned another former adviser.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Orders Banks to Cut Deposit and Lending Rates, Tighten Risk Controls

20/10/2026

The State Bank of Vietnam has mandated deposit and lending rate cuts to ease borrowing costs and drive double-digit economic growth.

Trading & Investment

TFEX Extends Trading Hours for Currency and Commodity Derivatives

20/10/2026

From 16 November, the exchange will introduce an earlier morning opening for currency, precious metal and rubber products and continuous daytime trading for currency futures and options.

Structural Regulation

RBI Approves Merger of Emirates NBD Indian Branches with RBL Bank

20/10/2026

The merger consolidates Emirates NBD’s three Indian branches into RBL Bank’s network following the Dubai-based lender’s acquisition of a majority stake in the Indian private sector bank.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Cabinet Approves Bills to Secure Energy Supply, Marine Insurance

20/10/2026

Japan has advanced legislation to provide state-backed marine insurance and subsidise alternative energy transport routes amid Middle East tensions.

KYC & CDD

India's IFSCA Issues Good Delivery Guidelines for Gold Sourcing

20/10/2026

The GIFT City regulator has introduced new guidelines to enforce responsible gold sourcing and supply chain transparency.

Operational Risk

Indonesia Tightens Business Plan Rules for Commercial Banks

20/10/2026

OJK has issued new rules requiring commercial banks to adopt risk-based and realistic annual business plans.