Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Probes Shinhan and Kiwoom Over Bond Mis-selling

08/07/2026

The regulator has launched on-site inspections into two brokerages following the default of broadcaster JTBC and complaints from retail investors.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Passes Major Tax Reforms to Boost Capital Market

07/07/2026

The government has cut dividend taxes, removed a key mutual fund investment limit, and created a new tiered system of corporate tax incentives to encourage public listings.

Payments & Settlements

Thailand Drives Regional QR Payment Integration for Tourism

07/07/2026

Authorities and FIs are promoting a cross-border QR payment system, allowing tourists from nine Asian markets to pay seamlessly.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Five NBFIs, Grants Reprieve to Four Others

07/07/2026

The regulator initiated proceedings to liquidate five NBFIs and gave four others three months to restore viability.

Supervision & Enforcement

Taiwan Regulator Widens Inspection of Cathay Financial Group

07/07/2026

The on-site probe now covers the parent company and four key subsidiaries to review controls following a conflict-of-interest breach.

Market Data & Technology

FIX Launches Standardised Outage Communication Protocols

07/07/2026

The new 'recommended practices' aim to automate and harmonise how market disruptions are communicated.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia Implements Nationwide Waiver on ATM Withdrawal Fees

07/07/2026

A nationwide waiver of the MYR 1 interbank withdrawal fee is now in effect, though banking bodies clarify charges may still apply at non-bank machines.

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.