Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Sets New Rules for Islamic Investment Products

10/05/2026

The regulation mandates a clear separation between risk-bearing investment products and traditional deposits to strengthen the Sharia banking sector's foundation.

PEPs & Sanctions

China NFRA Asks Banks to Halt New Loans to Sanctioned Refiners

08/05/2026

The NFRA directs top banks to suspend new credit to the sanctioned firms, contrasting with the recent use of China's anti-sanctions blocking statute.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Imposes Counter-Terrorism Sanctions on Pakistani Militant Group

08/05/2026

The sanctions target the Balochistan Liberation Army as an entity, along with three of its senior leaders.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Probes Former Citic Land Chairman Over Evergrande Deals

08/05/2026

The investigation is scrutinising opaque property sales from the state-linked firm to the indebted developer, financed by Citic Bank.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Probes Tabcorp over 'Serious' AML Concerns

08/05/2026

AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Tabcorp over “serious concerns” regarding its AML/CTF compliance.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cambodia Secures Partnership With Abaxx to Develop Futures Exchange

08/05/2026

Abaxx will provide technical expertise and technology to help establish Cambodia's first domestic commodity derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

BOT Warns Virtual Bank Applicants on Licence Conditions

08/05/2026

The central bank has cautioned the three prospective licensees that they must meet strict structural rules or risk losing their licence entirely.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo and Luxembourg Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement

08/05/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investment between the two financial hubs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia's Federal Court Finds Telstra Super Breached IDR Rules

08/05/2026

Australia's Federal Court has found a major superannuation trustee breached internal dispute resolution rules, in a case that confirms ASIC's enforcement powers.