Liquidity Risk

Taiwan FSC Widens Scope of Liquid Assets for Money Trusts

14/05/2026

Taiwan's financial regulator has clarified that domestic and certain offshore money market funds can now be held as liquid assets by collective trusts.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Charges Ex-BNM Shariah Adviser in Trust Case

13/05/2026

Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar and a fellow director face seven charges related to the alleged misuse of funds intended for a Shariah-compliant glove manufacturing business.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Launches Digital Platform for Senior Management Approvals

13/05/2026

The new platform will streamline the appointment process for senior bank roles, with paper-based submissions to be discontinued from 1 October 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI, ECB Sign Pact to Deepen Central Banking Cooperation

13/05/2026

The updated agreement aims to enhance policy dialogue and information exchange, and facilitate the European recognition of Indian clearing corporations.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia Deepen Cooperation on Payments and Digitalisation

13/05/2026

The central banks have signed a new agreement to enhance collaboration on areas including payment systems, digitalisation, and financial stability.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Drafts New Rules for Unified Bank Account System

13/05/2026

PBOC is seeking comment on draft rules for its new unified account management system, consolidating regulations and detailing data security requirements.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Mandates Centralised Reporting for Offshore Structured Products

13/05/2026

The regulator has designated a TDCC-operated platform for all reporting and requires issuers to disclose the platform's URL to investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Iranian Officials, Entities Over 'Brutal Oppression'

12/05/2026

Sanctions and travel bans have been imposed on seven individuals and four entities, including those linked to Iran’s shadow banking system.