Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Warns of Scammers Using Fake Crypto Trading Platforms

27/05/2026

The regulator has issued an alert about scams luring investors through messaging apps onto fraudulent crypto-asset trading platforms that feign profits.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia and UK Sign Pact on AI Safety and Security

27/05/2026

The agreement establishes a formal partnership to align on research, testing, and governance for frontier AI models, bolstering international cooperation.

Credit Risk

SBV Licenses Korean Firm as Fourth Credit Information Provider

27/05/2026

The SBV has licensed a subsidiary of South Korea's NICE Information Service, which plans to introduce advanced risk management systems.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Targets Lawyers, Accountants in Nominee Crackdown

26/05/2026

Thai authorities are tightening the screws on professional enablers, with a multi-agency taskforce now targeting lawyers and accountants suspected of facilitating illegal nominee structures.

Alternative Markets

Thailand's CMDF to Launch THB 1 Billion Private Equity Trust

26/05/2026

The fund will support growth-stage companies in key "new economy" sectors, building a pipeline for future IPOs and bolstering Thailand's capital market.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Expands Payment Links as Non-Dollar Trade Surges

26/05/2026

BI plans to connect its QRIS payment system to India, Hong Kong and Timor Leste, as local currency trade settlement volumes soar.

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Bank Appoints New Directors to Troubled ICB Islamic Bank

26/05/2026

The central bank has reconstituted the board of the financially distressed lender, appointing three independent directors to strengthen governance and oversight.

Vietnam Enacts New Rules to Ease Bank Liquidity Shortage

26/05/2026

The central bank will again allow lenders to include state treasury funds in liquidity calculations, easing severe funding pressures.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Banks Urge Asset Seizures, Tax Cuts to Tackle Crisis

26/05/2026

The country's banking association has called for decisive action against major defaulters and proposed significant fiscal relief to address falling capital adequacy and restore confidence.