Payments & Settlements

India's Remittance Rules Prompt Banks to Curb Offshore Credit Cards

14/08/2026

A rule requiring overseas funds to be deployed within 180 days is making some global banks reluctant to continue offering credit card services to wealthy Indian clients.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Regulator Finalises Revised Margin Lending Rules

14/08/2026

The new framework replaces the price-to-book ratio with a price-to-earnings cap for key sectors and eases forced-sale conditions for investors.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes Stricter Governance Rules for GIFT City Banks

14/08/2026

The IFSCA is consulting on mandating physical board meetings and setting clear thresholds for the appointment of risk officers at banks.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Reforms Senior Appointment Process for State-Owned Banks

14/08/2026

The government is shifting from direct appointments to a nomination-based system for six state banks to improve governance and transparency.

Stablecoins

Thailand to Issue New Stablecoin Rules by Year-End

13/08/2026

Regulators are working with the industry to develop new rules to combat money laundering and cybercrime, with a focus on stablecoins.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Former Australian Director Jailed Over AUD 1.75 Million Fraud

13/08/2026

The former head of a Sharia-compliant financial solutions firm has been imprisoned for dishonestly transferring funds while the company faced insolvency.

Anti-Money Laundering

UK Freezes $33m in Property Linked to Singapore AML Probe

13/08/2026

The NCA has frozen London properties belonging to a fugitive suspect in Singapore's largest-ever money laundering investigation.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank to Liquidate Four NBFIs Under New Resolution Law

13/08/2026

The central bank has initiated resolution proceedings citing severe financial distress and an inability to repay depositors.

Cryptocurrency

Cambodia Establishes Working Group to Draft Digital Asset Law

13/08/2026

An inter-ministerial group will study international best practices to create a comprehensive legal framework for virtual and digital assets in the country.