Structural Regulation

RBNZ Overhauls Monetary Policy Committee Charter to Boost Transparency

01/05/2026

New rules effective 30 April 2026 will introduce attributed voting records and stricter communication protocols for monetary policy committee members.

Trading & Investment

China, Hong Kong Regulators Meet to Discuss Deepening of Connect Schemes

01/05/2026

Top officials discuss deepening capital market integration and enhancing Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Recovers $3.6m in Laundered Cryptocurrency

30/04/2026

Authorities have repatriated funds from a fraudulent investment scheme in a first-of-its-kind recovery, highlighting growing cross-border enforcement capabilities in tackling digital asset crime.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Investment-Linked Insurance

30/04/2026

The regulator has banned investments in TLAC bonds and expanded investment limits for high-yield funds to enhance policyholder protection.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Cambodian Police Officials Charged with Bribery, Money Laundering

30/04/2026

Two senior police officials and four others face charges for allegedly accepting bribes from foreign online scam networks in exchange for protection.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Sues Regulator Over AML Sanctions

30/04/2026

The legal challenge follows a KRW 5.2 billion fine and a partial business suspension for anti–money laundering rule breaches.

Trading & Investment

China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal

30/04/2026

A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Jails Tax Official in Money Laundering Case

30/04/2026

A revenue officer has been convicted after an anti–money laundering probe found her bank deposits far exceeded her official salary.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh: Former SIBL Owners Seek to Reclaim Bank Under New Law

30/04/2026

Former directors of a failed Bangladeshi bank have applied to regain control, using a controversial new law that allows for the reversal of state-led mergers.