Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Curb Surging Defaults

25/02/2026

The central bank has relaxed down payment rules to provide relief for distressed borrowers, but senior bankers warn of rising moral hazard.

Sanctions

US Updates and Retracts 'Chinese Military Companies' List

24/02/2026

The publication and withdrawal, twice, of an updated list naming firms like Alibaba and Baidu has created market confusion.

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.