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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US Regulator Says Nine Major Banks Engaged in Debanking Practices
15/10/2026
The OCC has revealed that nine major banks restricted access to financial services based on customers' political beliefs, religious views, or lawful business activities.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Regulators Fine BofA $1.2bn for AML and Sanctions Failures
15/10/2026
Bank of America faces historic fines after regulators uncover systemic AML failures, a culture prioritising revenue over compliance, and multiple sanctions breaches.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea Blocks Access to 27 Unregistered Crypto Sites
14/10/2026
KoFIU has blocked domestic access to 27 unregistered virtual asset websites to mitigate money laundering and fraud risks.
Trading & Investment
Tokyo Financial Exchange Waives Fees for New TONA Futures
14/10/2026
TFX will waive fees for its new TONA futures to boost liquidity and broaden market participation.
Credit Risk
ASIC Freezes Ares Credit Fund Amid Private Credit Crackdown
14/10/2026
ASIC has issued a 21-day stop order against Fidante Partners over design and distribution flaws in a credit fund.
Credit Risk
Korea Defers Real Estate PF Capital Rules for Residential Projects
14/10/2026
Regulators in South Korea will delay the implementation of project financing capital ratio requirements for residential developments to boost housing supply.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS Assesses Australia, Japan and Korea as 'Compliant' on Leverage Ratio
14/10/2026
The Basel Committee has awarded its highest compliance grade to Australia, Japan and Korea for their implementation of the leverage ratio framework.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam, Luxembourg Agree to Deepen Financial Cooperation
14/10/2026
The agreement covers green finance, fund management, fintech and capital market links, with Luxembourg set to share regulatory expertise to support Vietnam’s planned IFCs.
Cybersecurity
Korea Launches Upgraded Credit Information System
14/10/2026
KCIS has completed a major overhaul of its general credit information infrastructure to enhance processing capacity and cybersecurity.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Tightens IPO Listing Rules to Enhance Market Integrity
14/10/2026
The IDX has introduced stricter listing requirements, including retained earnings mandates, to strengthen investor protection and market quality.
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