Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Bolsters Financial Probe Capacity for Environmental Crimes

23/06/2026

The government is training prosecutors and investigators to tackle illicit financial flows linked to environmental offences ahead of a key money laundering evaluation.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Allocates MYR 9.8bn to Boost Microfinancing

23/06/2026

The government aims to streamline funding applications and extend support to underserved business communities nationwide.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Unveils Global ISSB Training Initiative

23/06/2026

The programme aims to build capacity for applying new sustainability disclosure rules as over 40 jurisdictions globally move towards adoption.

Credit Risk

Bank Indonesia Extends Credit Card Relief Measures to End-2026

23/06/2026

The central bank will maintain lower minimum payments and capped late fees to support public purchasing power and sustain domestic economic activity.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Grants Financial Services Licence to OSL Group

22/06/2026

The Hong Kong-listed digital asset firm has been granted an AFSL by ASIC, authorising it to provide services to wholesale clients.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves Three More Banks for High-Net-Worth Business

22/06/2026

The FSC has licensed three more banks to provide wealth management services, expanding its programme for high-asset clients to 24 institutions.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Launches AI Chatbot for MPF Investment Education

22/06/2026

The MPFA has launched a new AI-powered chatbot to provide personalised investment education to members of its mandatory retirement scheme.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Takes Action on Finfluencers Promoting Unlicensed Digital Assets

22/06/2026

A regulatory task force has ordered content takedowns and issued new guidance for financial influencers, with formal regulations expected to be established soon.

Payments & Settlements

China, Myanmar to Operationalise Direct CNY-Kyat Settlement

22/06/2026

The two nations have agreed to operationalise a direct currency settlement mechanism as part of a broader push to deepen economic and strategic cooperation.