Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Cracks Down on Unregulated Single-Purpose E-Wallets

12/08/2026

The NBC has given businesses 90 days to report their e-money schemes, warning of legal action for non-compliance.

Market Risk

Japan Insurers' Bond Losses Hit USD 96 Billion, Prompting FSA Scrutiny

12/08/2026

The FSA is closely monitoring top life insurers and has tightened reinsurance rules after their combined unrealised bond losses swelled to JPY 15.13 trillion.

Payments & Settlements

Namibia's Standard Bank Launches Connectivity to China Payments

12/08/2026

Standard Bank is the first lender in Namibia to offer direct access to China's payment system, deepening the renminbi's infrastructure on the African continent.

Credit Risk

India to Integrate Surety Bonds into RBI’s Credit Database

12/08/2026

The move aims to close a significant data gap, providing lenders and credit rating agencies with a complete view of corporate contingent liabilities.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Directs Banks to Overhaul Lending Methods to Ease Credit 'Bottleneck'

12/08/2026

The government has called for a shift from asset-based to cash-flow-based lending and greater transparency on the actual cost of capital.

Reporting & Disclosures

KRX Expands Governance Consulting to Bolster Value-up Programme

12/08/2026

The initiative, in partnership with the K-ESG, will support 50 listed firms in improving governance and preparing corporate value enhancement disclosures.

Trading & Investment

Allianz to Acquire UOB's Asset Management Arm for S$555m

12/08/2026

The deal includes a long-term distribution pact, marking a strategic shift for both firms in Southeast Asia's growing wealth market.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Ease Startup Fundraising with Looser Lending Rules

12/08/2026

The move is part of a wider financial strategy to boost growth investment, overhaul bank regulations, and promote on-chain finance.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Uncovers Widespread AML and Tax Violations at Major Gold Firms

12/08/2026

An official inspection has found shortcomings in AML controls, tax reporting, and licensing at six major Vietnamese gold firms.