Structural Regulation

Korea Eases Rules for Internet Banks, Paving Way for Corporate Lending

28/07/2026

Regulators have relaxed the non-face-to-face principle for digital banks, enabling a strategic push into the SME lending market through new partnerships.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Jails Asset Management Firm Owner for Laundering HKD 64 Million

28/07/2026

The son of a former senior mainland official has been jailed for laundering over HKD 64 million, some linked to a bribe, and using false documents to fraudulently secure Hong Kong residency.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Urges Listed Firms to Build Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

27/07/2026

Regulators and industry leaders are pushing for ESG integration and supply chain resilience to attract investment amid global volatility and new trade rules.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Urges Central Banks to Tackle AI Financial Stability Risks

27/07/2026

The IMF outlines key priorities for supervisors, including stronger oversight, better data, and deeper international cooperation on AI

Structural Regulation

Korea REITs Association Seeks Short-Selling Exemption for Listed REITs

27/07/2026

The industry body has formally petitioned regulators, citing price distortion from excessive short selling in the low-liquidity market and calling for differentiated rules.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Transnational Network Financing Hamas via Asia, Europe

27/07/2026

OFAC sanctioned a network spanning Indonesia, Turkey and the UK for financing Hamas through sham charities and an underground crypto-fiat money exchange.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Ponzi Scheme Victims to Recover 40 Percent of Losses

27/07/2026

Liquidators have finalised the estate of fraudster Melissa Caddick, with victims of the AUD 23 million scheme receiving partial compensation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police, US FBI Ink Pact to Combat Financial Crime

27/07/2026

The agreement formalises cooperation on tackling cross-border scams, cyber-fraud and money laundering, building on recent successful joint operations.

AI Risk & Governance

Korea: KDIC Taps AI Firm to Overhaul Data and Build GenAI Services

27/07/2026

The project is the first phase of a three-year AI transformation roadmap for the KDIC, focusing on data governance and risk management.