Cybersecurity

India’s SBI Life to Build AI Cyber Hub for Insurance Sector

07/07/2026

The partnership with IIT Bombay aims to develop homegrown AI and cybersecurity solutions, reducing reliance on foreign technology and strengthening India’s financial sector's digital defences.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Sets Minimum Fee for QR Code Payments

07/07/2026

The central bank has introduced a 1 percent minimum merchant discount rate for all Bangla QR transactions to create a stable pricing framework and boost digital payment adoption.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia, Belarus Sign Pacts on Securities Regulation, Investment Protection

07/07/2026

The agreements, including a memorandum between the OJK and Belarus's finance ministry, are part of a new five-year strategic roadmap.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Targets IPO Bookbuilding in New Enforcement Push

07/07/2026

The SFC has designated IPO bookbuilding and share allocation as a key enforcement priority amid a booming market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh to Mandate Digital Tools to Combat Broker Fraud

07/07/2026

BSEC is introducing mandatory non-editable software, real-time alerts, and automated data reconciliation to protect investor assets from misappropriation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia OJK Charges Rural Bank Commissioner in Fraud Case

07/07/2026

OJK has completed its investigation into a rural bank commissioner for allegedly orchestrating fictitious loans and falsifying records.

Structural Regulation

China Revamps Securities Rules, Pushes 'Five Major Areas' Focus

07/07/2026

The Securities Association of China has released new professional testing standards and revised evaluation metrics for firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Declines to Probe Indonesia Sovereign Bond Protections

07/07/2026

Civil society groups raised money laundering concerns over legal immunity for bondholders, but the FATF will not investigate the new law.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Tables Bill to Hike Penalties for Tax Adviser Misconduct

07/07/2026

The proposed legislation follows the PwC tax leaks scandal and includes significantly increased financial penalties and expanded regulator powers to deter misconduct.