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PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Sanctions Iranian Officials, Entities Over 'Brutal Oppression'
12/05/2026
Sanctions and travel bans have been imposed on seven individuals and four entities, including those linked to Iran’s shadow banking system.

Structural Regulation
Philippines SEC Launches Consolidated Digital Reference for Securities Rules
12/05/2026
The new digital resource consolidates two decades of regulatory updates into a single, user-friendly reference to enhance clarity and compliance.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Dhaka Stock Exchange Proposes T+1 Settlement, Flags Bank Merger Risks
12/05/2026
The DSE has asked BB to support a move to a T+1 settlement cycle and other reforms, while raising concerns over shareholder protection in a major bank merger.

PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Pressures Binance on Iran Sanctions Compliance
11/05/2026
Treasury sent a letter to Binance demanding compliance with its monitoring programme, and requesting interviews with employees and access to records.

Credit Risk
FSC Korea Urges Brokers to Curb Risk and Boost Venture Funding
11/05/2026
The regulator has criticised the ‘me-too’ strategies and windfall profits, while announcing plans to expand SME-focused brokers and support for venture exit markets.

Payments & Settlements
SBV Drafts Rules for Foreign Bank Correspondent Accounts
11/05/2026
The central bank has proposed amendments to allow foreign credit institutions to use local accounts for international payment services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Targets Mule Accounts with New 'Brown' Category
11/05/2026
Authorities are introducing a new classification for suspicious bank accounts and moving to curb the use of youth accounts in financial fraud.

Market Risk
Indonesia to Revive Dormant Stabilisation Fund to Support Bond Market
11/05/2026
The finance ministry will activate a dedicated fund to buy government bonds, aiming to curb capital outflows and support the currency.

Structural Regulation
Thailand to Standardise Bank Fees for Retail, SME Customers
11/05/2026
The central bank is finalising new rules to cap fees on a range of basic banking services, aiming to reflect lower digital-era costs.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Alerts Stock Connect Participants to China Trading Rule Changes
11/05/2026
HKEX has advised Stock Connect participants to prepare for trading rule amendments set to take effect on 6 July 2026.
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