Cybersecurity

Bangladesh Suspends Payment Gateway Over Data Security Concerns

09/11/2026

The suspension follows an inspection that found DGePay's systems were being accessed and managed by an India-based vendor.

Custody & Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Allows Custodial Accounts for Licensed Money Changers

09/11/2026

AD banks can open non-interest-bearing accounts for the secure storage and handling of physical foreign currency notes, subject to new insurance and compliance requirements.

Market Abuse

Singapore Charges Former GS Holdings CEO for Market Manipulation

09/11/2026

The former executive and two other individuals are accused of creating a misleading appearance of trading activity in the company’s securities between 2022 and 2023.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Regulator Urges Enterprises to Buy Cyber Insurance

09/11/2026

The FSC is encouraging enterprises to bolster their operational resilience by adopting cybersecurity insurance as cyber threats escalate.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Imposes Magnitsky-Style Sanctions on Sudan Military Leaders

09/11/2026

The Australian government has introduced targeted financial restrictions and travel bans on rival Sudanese generals for severe human rights abuses.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong SFC Gazettes OTC Derivatives Clearing Amendment Rules

09/11/2026

The SFC has gazetted amendments to standardise calculation periods for over-the-counter derivatives mandatory clearing obligations.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Consolidates Foreign Exchange Management Regulations

09/11/2026

The move aims to simplify compliance for authorised dealers by bringing fragmented foreign exchange instructions into a single framework covering transactions, reporting and hedging requirements.

Stablecoins

Taiwan's First Bank Launches Reward Points Exchange for USDT Stablecoin

09/11/2026

Taiwan's First Commercial Bank has partnered with crypto exchange HOYA BIT to allow customers to convert reward points into stablecoins.

Capital Adequacy

Korean Life Insurers Seek Asset Management Rule Overhaul

09/11/2026

South Korea's life insurance sector is urging regulators to overhaul asset management rules to sustain long-term investments in productive finance.