Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Bars Former DSE Official from All Capital Market Roles

06/08/2026

The action follows a finding of gross negligence in the official's failure to conduct timely brokerage inspections linked to a major fraud scandal.

Structural Regulation

Korea Targets High-Value and Investment Property in Tax Overhaul

06/08/2026

The reforms will shift the tax burden based on property value and residency status, introducing higher holding taxes and capping capital gains deductions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Launches Probe Into Financial Regulator’s Culture

06/08/2026

An independent investigation has been launched into the workplace conduct and culture at the FMA.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh to Freeze 14,000 MFS Accounts in Gambling Crackdown

06/08/2026

The move is part of a broader clampdown on illegal online gambling and informal money transfers under a new cybersecurity law.

KYC & CDD

India’s PFRDA Expands Distribution Network for National Pension System

05/08/2026

The regulator has permitted Points of Presence to engage co-operatives, fintechs, and other entities as agents to boost last-mile outreach.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Proposes Closing Dormant Bank Accounts to Curb Fraud

05/08/2026

SBV seeking to allow the closure of accounts that are inactive for three years, though some banks are pushing for a shorter timeframe.

Resolution & Recovery

India Considers Creating Dedicated NCLT Benches for Real Estate Insolvencies

05/08/2026

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is pushing for specialised benches to handle a growing backlog of complex property-related insolvency cases.

Structural Regulation

Stricter Rules on 'Duplicate Listings' Take Effect in South Korea

05/08/2026

The new framework mandates shareholder approval for listing physically spun-off subsidiaries and introduces a ‘3 percent rule’ to protect minority shareholder interests.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Extends Deadline for MFS 'Add Money' Compliance

05/08/2026

Mobile financial service providers and banks now have until 31 December to implement new rules or face suspension of card-to-wallet services.