Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Overhauls Liquidity Framework with New Guidelines

02/03/2026

New guidelines effective May will limit repo to seven days and introduce stricter terms, aiming to boost interbank lending and curb inflation.

Trading & Investment

India: NSE Chief Calls for Entry Barriers to Derivatives Market

02/03/2026

The proposal aims to protect small investors from speculative losses by introducing eligibility criteria, potentially linked to tax payments.

Payments & Settlements

India's IFSCA Issues New SWIFT Routing Rules for GIFT City Banks

02/03/2026

The new directives aim to resolve payment delays by ensuring cross-border remittances are correctly routed to IFSC Banking Units.

Anti-Money Laundering

India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe

02/03/2026

The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Progresses Work on Expedited Review of Cryptoasset Standard

26/02/2026

At its latest meeting, the BCBS discussed recent market developments, noting progress on a targeted review of its prudential standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures.

Structural Regulation

India to Monetise Public Infrastructure Assets Through Capital Market

25/02/2026

Five-year plan aims to unlock value from public infrastructure, with highways, power, railways, and ports forming the largest components.

Credit Risk

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.

PEPs & 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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.