Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Mandates AI Facial Recognition for State-Run Bank ATMs

17/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has required eight state-owned banks to equip 20 percent of their ATMs with anti-fraud technology this year.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Mandates 'Cashless Units' at Banks to Drive Digital Payments

17/03/2026

New dedicated units must be formed by 31 March to accelerate merchant onboarding, expand digital payments, and improve coordination.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Sri Lanka Court Orders Central Bank to Stop Crypto Outflows

16/03/2026

Colombo court directs CBSL to prevent illicit capital outflows, pointing to regulatory gaps in the Foreign Exchange Act.

Enforcement

India Freezes Over 90 Accounts in IDFC First Bank Fraud Probe

16/03/2026

The case involves the alleged siphoning of government funds through shell firms, bogus billing, and with the assistance of former bank employees.

Enforcement

China Expels Senior Financial Regulator and Bankers in Anti-Graft Push

16/03/2026

A senior official from the NFRA and former executives from ICBC and Bank of Communications face prosecution for corruption.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils EASE 8.0 Reform Agenda for State-Owned Banks

13/03/2026

The new framework directs public sector banks to enhance customer experience, data analytics, and responsible banking, including a focus on ESG.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Reassures Market Participants of System Stability After System Outage

13/03/2026

KRX denies capacity issues after a system failure disrupted trading across all brokerages, intensifying scrutiny of its 24-hour market plans.

Indonesia Sets New Rules on Foreign Bankers, Mandates Knowledge Transfer

12/03/2026

The new regulation links the approval of expatriate roles to structured knowledge transfer programmes and outbound assignments for local staff.

Enforcement

Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts in AML Crackdown

12/03/2026

The action follows the rollout of a new ‘Speed Bump’ protocol and stricter KYC checks designed to disrupt illicit fund flows.