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Trading & Investment
China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal
30/04/2026
A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

Anti-Money Laundering
Philippines Jails Tax Official in Money Laundering Case
30/04/2026
A revenue officer has been convicted after an anti–money laundering probe found her bank deposits far exceeded her official salary.

Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh: Former SIBL Owners Seek to Reclaim Bank Under New Law
30/04/2026
Former directors of a failed Bangladeshi bank have applied to regain control, using a controversial new law that allows for the reversal of state-led mergers.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate
30/04/2026
SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

Trading & Investment
RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal
29/04/2026
India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong Brokerage Clerk Convicted in HKD 31 Million Impersonation Fraud
29/04/2026
An accounting clerk has been convicted of money laundering after being deceived by a national security impersonator into stealing from her employer.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bangladesh Bank Eases Curbs on Bank Incentive Bonuses
29/04/2026
The central bank will allow lenders to pay discretionary bonuses based on operating profit, relaxing stricter rules introduced late last year.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
PBOC Vows to Curb Excessive Competition in Financial Sector
29/04/2026
The PBOC signalled a crackdown on excessive competition, reaffirming its focus on managing risks at LGFVs and smaller financial institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Overhauls Executive Pay Disclosure Rules
29/04/2026
The FSS has finalised rules requiring listed companies to link executive remuneration to corporate performance and provide greater detail on stock-based awards.

Custody & Infrastructure
Korea: K bank to Test Blockchain Infrastructure for Remittances
29/04/2026
Partnership between K bank and Ripple will assess whether blockchain technology can improve the speed, cost-efficiency, and transparency of cross-border payments.
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