Credit Risk

Indonesia Launches Welfare Council, Targets IDR 400tn Credit

02/11/2026

Indonesia has established a new national council to shift its policy focus from basic financial inclusion to family financial welfare and resilience.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Investigates Waterland Futures Over Trading System Glitch

02/11/2026

Taiwan's FSC is investigating a system anomaly at Waterland Futures that caused duplicate trade reports, potentially resulting in fines of up to TWD 2.4 million.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Vietnam Steps Up Inspections into Coercive Insurance Sales

02/11/2026

SBV is coordinating with the finance ministry to crack down on credit institutions forcing borrowers to purchase non-compulsory insurance.

Anti-Money Laundering

BFIU Probing Central Bank Director Over Alleged Undisclosed Wealth

02/11/2026

The BFIU has directed financial institutions to submit account details of a central bank joint director following media allegations.

Cryptocurrency

FCA Halts HTX Crypto Promotions as Exchange Exits UK Market

02/11/2026

The UK FCA has secured a court-backed agreement with crypto exchange HTX over unlawful promotions, prompting its market exit.

Operational Risk

Korea Conducts Complex Disaster Drill to Test Financial Infrastructure Resilience

02/11/2026

South Korea’s financial regulator has led a joint crisis simulation to ensure market continuity during simultaneous physical and cyber disasters.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Targets Transnational Network Over Nominee Shareholding Scheme

02/11/2026

Thailand’s SEC and Economic Crime Suppression Division have charged seven individuals for using offshore nominees to conceal beneficial ownership.

Credit Risk

Cambodia Moves to Expand Financing for Small Businesses

02/11/2026

The ARDB and the FASMEC will offer eligible businesses preferential lending and more flexible financing.

Market Abuse

Australia Orders Forced Share Divestment in DGR Global Over Disclosure Breaches

02/11/2026

Australia's Takeovers Panel has ordered the forced sale of DGR Global shares following severe breaches of takeover and disclosure laws.