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Enforcement
Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts in AML Crackdown
12/03/2026
The action follows the rollout of a new ‘Speed Bump’ protocol and stricter KYC checks designed to disrupt illicit fund flows.

Securities / Derivatives
Insider Trading Dominated Korean Market Abuse Cases in 2025: KRX
12/03/2026
KRX referred 98 cases of suspected unfair trading to financial authorities, with the KOSDAQ market remaining a hotspot.

Philippine Senator Seeks Probe into Sovereign Wealth Fund's Investments
12/03/2026
The inquiry follows concerns over the fund's PHP 3.64 billion investment in a port operator that was planning to delist.

Enforcement
RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Alleged Collusive Asset Sales in India
11/03/2026
India's junior finance minister confirms the central bank is examining complaints alleging the lender sold assets linked to developers at discounted values.

Korea Launches One-Stop System to Combat Predatory Lending
10/03/2026
A single report from victims of illegal loans will now trigger a coordinated response from financial regulators, police, and legal aid.

Market Infrastructure
China to Progress Financial Stability, Cross-Border Corruption Laws in 2026
10/03/2026
China's top legislature has unveiled its 2026 work plan, prioritising financial regulation, anti-corruption efforts, and support for the economy.
Capital / Liquidity
China Launches 100B Yuan Fund to Spur Investment, Consumption
10/03/2026
Beijing announces a new fiscal-financial coordination fund and record bond issuance to boost domestic demand and secure its 2026 growth target.

Capital / Liquidity
China to Boost Financial Stability with RRR Cuts, Market Support
09/03/2026
PBOC governor outlined plans to bolster financial stability with tools like RRR cuts and capital market support, while denying any intent to devalue the yuan.

Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Revises Capital Adequacy Rules for Futures Firms
09/03/2026
The new framework refines the calculation of adjusted net capital, introducing detailed risk-equivalent charges and specific asset valuation haircuts.

Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Relaxes Investment Limits on Rule 144A Bonds for Offshore Funds
09/03/2026
The FSC has raised or combined investment caps for privately placed US debt across several fund types to reflect market trends.
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