AML / KYC

Cambodia Sets April Deadline for Scam Syndicate Crackdown Operation

11/02/2026

The 'XXL' operation targets thousands amid international pressure, but critics question if the campaign will hold powerful elites accountable.

AML / KYC

US Sentences Scam Centre Fugitive to 20 Years in Prison

11/02/2026

Chinese national was sentenced in absentia for his role in a Cambodia-based 'pig butchering' fraud that used US shell companies to launder victim funds.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Family Office Count Surpasses 3,380 Amid New Tax Break Plans

11/02/2026

A new study shows significant growth as officials plan to expand tax incentives to cover digital assets and private credit, bolstering the city's wealth hub status.

Australia Launches Review of Sovereign Debt Manager AOFM

11/02/2026

Independent review to assess operations, capability and governance of the Australian Office of Financial Management following a recent internal restructure.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Secures HK$ 57.5m Compensation from Ex-Arta TechFin Directors

11/02/2026

Court also disqualifies nine former directors for breaches of duty in a case the SFC says sends an unequivocal message on corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Chief Helen Lofthouse to Step Down in May 2026

11/02/2026

The departure comes as the ASX prepares for the first phase of its reset CHESS project and faces a regulatory probe.

Enforcement

Korea to Expand Inspections, Toughen Sanctions on Credit Cooperatives

11/02/2026

Regulators will nearly double the number of joint inspections and can now penalise officials for negligence even without financial loss.

Trending

Australia Proposes Major Governance Overhaul For Managed Funds

11/02/2026

Proposals include mandatory external directors on boards and a ban on most related-party transactions following high-profile fund collapses.

Korea to Launch New Card Products for Vulnerable Individuals

11/02/2026

The FSC has unveiled a post-paid transport card and a small business credit card to aid financial recovery for low-credit borrowers.