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Many Japanese lenders to end paper promissory note and cheque issuance
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2026
An industry survey shows 83% of institutions planning a final issuance cut-off chose September 30, with smaller firms urged to adopt digital payments before March next year.
House Foods weighs possible Ichibanya sale or stock market exit
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
House Foods Group is weighing the future of curry-chain operator Ichibanya amid an apparent effort to simplify the wider group structure.
US Treasury reportedly buys yen ahead of possible joint policy
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The New York Fed reportedly converted euros into yen through Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as Washington and Tokyo considered further measures.
Bank Indonesia governor’s resignation revives autonomy concerns
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo’s unexpected departure leaves Destry Damayanti in temporary charge as investors assess policy continuity and the central bank’s independence.
G7 to discuss AI cyber defence standards for financial institutions
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Japan’s Satsuki Katayama warns banks must prioritise system fixes as advanced AI exposes cyber risks and Chinese models move closer.
BOT to standardise 19 financial service charges under new rules
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
The Bank of Thailand says the new rules are aimed at reducing costs for the public and SMEs while making charges more transparent and fair.
BOT adds Bangkok financial institution holiday for IMF meetings
TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2026
The Bank of Thailand adds a special holiday for Bangkok financial institutions on Friday (October 16, 2026), and asks non-public-facing units to work from home.
PayPay moves into life insurance with T&D Financial stake deal
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The SoftBank Group payment unit will spend about ¥130 billion for a 70.2 per cent stake as it moves to expand its app-based financial services.
Thailand’s Virtual Bank raises debt question after overseas cases
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Branchless banks overseas grew quickly on easier approvals and wider credit access, raising questions over Thailand’s Virtual Bank impact on household debt.
PM Anutin sets up 3 panels as Thailand readies for IMF–World Bank 2026
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
The prime minister says the meetings will offer Thailand a chance to boost confidence, tourism and investment while presenting its national identity.