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Cryptocurrency
Vietnam Finalises Penalties Framework for Unlicensed Crypto
21/07/2026
New decree introduces a tiered penalty system for investors and service providers as part of a five-year pilot programme.

Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Launches A$2.55 Million Campaign as Banks Shut 13,000 Mule Accounts
21/07/2026
A new national campaign is targeting money mule recruitment after Australia's major banks closed thousands of suspect accounts last year.

Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Secures Record Penalties in 2025-26 Financial Year
21/07/2026
ASIC’s 2025-26 enforcement actions have resulted in record civil penalties and significant remediation payments to consumers.

Anti-Money Laundering
India to Display Foreign Asset Data in Taxpayer Statements
21/07/2026
The move aims to boost voluntary compliance by giving taxpayers access to information received under international automatic exchange of information agreements.

Payments & Settlements
Thailand Launches New Platform for Retail Government Bonds
21/07/2026
The new platform allows individuals to subscribe to government savings bonds through their securities accounts for the first time.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Extends SWP, STP Facility to Fund Holdings Held in Demat Form
21/07/2026
The move brings parity between demat and non-demat investors, allowing standing instructions for systematic withdrawals and transfers for dematerialised units.

Trading & Investment
IDX to Offer Access to Hong Kong Stocks via Futures
20/07/2026
The Indonesia Stock Exchange is finalising a deal with HKEX to list single-stock futures on firms like BYD and Tencent.

Payments & Settlements
India's GIFT City Draws Strong Interest for Corporate Treasuries
20/07/2026
Over 100 multinational firms are exploring treasury operations in India's financial hub, attracted by the tax breaks and regulatory environment.

Structural Regulation
Malaysia Passes Law to Overhaul National Trust Fund
20/07/2026
The new framework introduces mandatory government contributions, stricter withdrawal rules, and a detailed investment mandate for the country's MYR 22.43 billion intergenerational savings fund.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Simplifies Process for Claiming Mutual Fund Assets
20/07/2026
The new framework aims to ease the process for nominees and legal heirs by addressing common documentation and data mismatch issues.
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