Enforcement

Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers in Crypto Extortion Probe

23/02/2026

The case, involving the alleged robbery of Chinese nationals, has prompted calls for stronger institutional safeguards for digital assets.

Japan FSA Finalises Rules to Expand Bank Advisory Services

23/02/2026

New guidelines encourage banks to offer flexible HR solutions, including gig work, and detail their role in removing personal guarantees during M&A.

Indian Bank Unions Oppose 'Divisive' Bonus Scheme for PSB Officers

20/02/2026

Unions claim the government is violating a legal agreement by pushing through a new performance-linked incentive model.

Capital / Liquidity

IIFM and ICMA Partner to Standardise Global Islamic Repo Market

19/02/2026

The two bodies will create a unified master agreement to boost liquidity and replace fragmented practices in Shari'ah-compliant short-term funding.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Outlines Next Steps in Green and Transition Finance Action Plan

19/02/2026

Regulator outlines progress in green and transition-related investment and financing and plans to introduce a new green certification system in 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Halts Digital Bank Licensing After Staff Protest

19/02/2026

The move follows protests from the central bank's own officers over alleged conflicts of interest and the rushed timing of the decision during a government transition.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Panel to Finalise Simpler Governance Rules in 2026

18/02/2026

New body led by Philip Lowe will prioritise experience over personal traits for board diversity and aims to release a draft for consultation by September.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Appraisers Threaten Legal Action in Bank Valuation Dispute

18/02/2026

Appraisers' body says talks have stalled over banks' 'illegal' self-appraisal of collateral, threatening regulatory complaints.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Exempt Private Mid-Rate Loans from Bank Debt Caps

18/02/2026

Regulators plan to exclude certain private sector loans from household debt growth limits to prevent a credit contraction for mid- and low-credit borrowers.