Structural Regulation

Indonesia Sets New Rules on Foreign Bankers, Mandates Knowledge Transfer

12/03/2026

The new regulation links the approval of expatriate roles to structured knowledge transfer programmes and outbound assignments for local staff.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts in AML Crackdown

12/03/2026

The action follows the rollout of a new ‘Speed Bump’ protocol and stricter KYC checks designed to disrupt illicit fund flows.

Market Abuse

Insider Trading Dominated Korean Market Abuse Cases in 2025: KRX

12/03/2026

KRX referred 98 cases of suspected unfair trading to financial authorities, with the KOSDAQ market remaining a hotspot.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Senator Seeks Probe into Sovereign Wealth Fund's Investments

12/03/2026

The inquiry follows concerns over the fund's PHP 3.64 billion investment in a port operator that was planning to delist.

Credit Risk

RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Alleged Collusive Asset Sales in India

11/03/2026

India's junior finance minister confirms the central bank is examining complaints alleging the lender sold assets linked to developers at discounted values.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Launches One-Stop System to Combat Predatory Lending

10/03/2026

A single report from victims of illegal loans will now trigger a coordinated response from financial regulators, police, and legal aid.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Progress Financial Stability, Cross-Border Corruption Laws in 2026

10/03/2026

China's top legislature has unveiled its 2026 work plan, prioritising financial regulation, anti-corruption efforts, and support for the economy.

Trading & Investment

China Launches 100B Yuan Fund to Spur Investment, Consumption

10/03/2026

Beijing announces a new fiscal-financial coordination fund and record bond issuance to boost domestic demand and secure its 2026 growth target.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Boost Financial Stability with RRR Cuts, Market Support

09/03/2026

PBOC governor outlined plans to bolster financial stability with tools like RRR cuts and capital market support, while denying any intent to devalue the yuan.