Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand’s BNZ Admits Misleading Conduct, Pays NZD 2.6 Million

19/06/2026

The bank underpaid more than 23,000 non-profit customers over a decade due to an incorrect interest calculation method, the FMA said.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Sanctions Former Convoy Executives for Fraud Conspiracy

19/06/2026

The AFRC has fined three former senior executives of Convoy Financial Holdings a total of HKD 760,000 for misconduct related to their criminal convictions for conspiracy to defraud.

Structural Regulation

National Stock Exchange of India Files for Long-Awaited IPO

19/06/2026

The country's largest bourse has submitted draft papers to the market regulator, marking a key step towards a public listing after years of regulatory delays.

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.