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Payments & Settlements
China to Cut Settlement Fees for Bond Market Makers
19/06/2026
China's central securities depository will further reduce settlement fees for bond market makers to lower transaction costs and support market activity from July.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Adds Crypto Exchange Bybit to Investor Alert List
19/06/2026
The regulator has warned that the major cryptocurrency exchange is not licensed or regulated to provide services to users in the city-state.
Data Privacy
JPMorgan Restricts Staff Access to Anthropic AI in Hong Kong
19/06/2026
The US bank has reportedly blocked access for its Hong Kong staff due to licensing terms, following a similar move by Goldman Sachs.
Data Privacy
Australian Regulators to Strengthen Oversight of Digital Platforms
19/06/2026
New agreement will strengthen coordination on cross-cutting issues like scams, privacy, and competition, aiming for a more coherent regulatory approach.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Issues Warning Against Using Unauthorised Platforms to Trade Unlisted Shares
19/06/2026
SEBI warns against using online platforms for unlisted securities, citing the absence of regulatory oversight and investor protection mechanisms.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SFC Seeks Share Buy-Out Order Against Former Insurance Chairman
19/06/2026
The SFC has initiated legal proceedings against 11 former directors of the delisted Target Insurance, seeking a rare share buy-out order and director disqualifications.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ASIC Launches Website Register to Combat Imposter Scams
18/06/2026
ASIC is compiling a public register of licensee websites and may use compulsory powers to ensure participation.
KYC & CDD
Cambodia Launches Nationwide SIM-Bank Account Verification Drive
18/06/2026
Regulators are mandating identity verification between SIM cards and financial accounts to combat fraud and bolster security in the country’s growing digital economy.
Structural Regulation
KRX Forms Panel to Overhaul KOSDAQ Market Structure
18/06/2026
The reform will see the market divided into 'Premium' and 'Standard' tiers to enhance competitiveness and gather industry input.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Amends Capital Norms for INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme
17/06/2026
The central bank has reduced capital requirements for lenders by applying a zero risk weight to certain government-guaranteed loans.
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