Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Details $343 Million Prince Group Money Laundering Probe

28/10/2026

Taiwan’s FIU has shared insights from its investigation into a massive cross-border money laundering network linked to Cambodia's Prince Group.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thailand Proposes Enhanced Provident Fund Disclosures for Retirement Planning

28/10/2026

Draft rules will require clearer investment statements and online calculators comparing members’ projected retirement savings with their targets.

Credit Risk

Korea's Credit Union Federation to Launch NPL Asset Management Firm

27/10/2026

The NACUFOK has secured regulatory approval to establish a dedicated asset management company to resolve non-performing loans.

Emerging Prudential Risks

India’s FSDC Calls for Vigilance Against Macro-financial Risks

27/10/2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged regulators to strengthen cyber resilience, scale up digital infrastructure, and expedite asset refunds.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Amends Bondholder Representative Regulations

27/10/2026

The changes, effective 16 April 2027, streamline actions during issuer defaults, clarify conflict-of-interest requirements and introduce new reporting obligations.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves Four-Way Merger of State-Owned Asset Managers

27/10/2026

Taiwan's four state-backed financial holding companies have agreed to merge their asset management subsidiaries to boost scale and competitiveness.

Credit Risk

Korea to Tighten Real Estate Lending Caps for Specialised Credit Firms

27/10/2026

The proposed new rules will curb real estate concentration risks while strengthening oversight of payment gateway operators used in online card transactions.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Proposes Changes to Crowdfunding Rules

27/10/2026

The proposals would simplify retail investor testing and allow earlier offering closures, while retaining suitability assessments and subscription cancellation rights.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Dismantles Scam Hub, Freezes Linked Financial Accounts

27/10/2026

The NBI has raided an online scam operation, triggering money laundering probes and financial account freezes.