Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Ban Fraudsters From Insurance Sales Market

28/08/2026

New legal amendments will expand disqualification criteria for insurance agents and executives, streamline sanctions, and introduce new reporting duties to combat rising fraud.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Regulator Demands Action From Janata Bank Over Soaring NPLs

28/08/2026

The troubled state-run lender is directed to tackle its large NPL portfolio and a severe capital shortfall through time-bound resolution plans.

Supervision & Enforcement

Thailand Approves Amendments to Capital Market Laws to Tackle Fraud

28/08/2026

New laws grant regulators police-like powers for serious crimes and update digital asset rules in a bid to restore investor trust after a series of scandals.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia's Tabung Haji Scandal Deepens with High-Profile Arrests, New Inquiry

28/08/2026

A former Treasury chief and an ex-chairman of the fund have been remanded as a parliamentary committee launches its own probe into the RCI's findings.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Simplifies Transfer of Mutual Funds into Trusts

28/08/2026

The TDCC has launched a new platform service to allow the direct transfer of fund assets into retirement trusts, removing previous administrative hurdles.

Liquidity Risk

New Bank Indonesia Governor Confirmed for Full Five-Year Term

28/08/2026

Parliament backs the sole nominee, who pledges to safeguard central bank independence while supporting President Prabowo's growth agenda.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Updates Guidelines for Real Estate Crowdfunding

28/08/2026

Stricter disclosure requirements for electronic trading platforms focus on transactions with interested parties, property valuations, and projected investment returns.

Resolution & Recovery

Korea Could See Steep Rise in Deposit Insurance Premiums

28/08/2026

Proposed rate increases to fund a higher deposit protection limit face strong opposition from banks and insurers over calculation methods and potential costs.

Alternative Markets

Japan Greenlights New Platform for Unlisted Share Trading

28/08/2026

The platform aims to provide liquidity for pre-IPO companies, improve corporate governance, and ultimately strengthen Japan's pipeline of public companies.