Anti-Money Laundering

RBNZ Sues Co-operative Bank for AML Breaches

30/05/2026

The RBNZ has filed civil proceedings against The Co-operative Bank for systemic AML compliance failures.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Allows Airlines, Shippers to Earn Interest on FX Deposits

30/05/2026

The new policy allows surplus foreign currency balances to be placed in renewable term deposits, with interest or profit paid in Bangladeshi Taka to encourage higher remittance inflows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia Sees Influx of Fraud Networks Amid Regional Crackdowns

29/05/2026

Chinese authorities have warned that fraud rings are shifting to Indonesia following crackdowns in regional hubs like Cambodia and Myanmar.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Stock Exchange Plans Longer Trading Hours, Odd-Lot Reform

29/05/2026

The TWSE aims to overhaul its odd-lot trading mechanism by year-end and is discussing a longer trading day to attract more investor flow.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Drops Proposal Requiring Banks to Share Taxpayer Data

29/05/2026

The finance ministry has withdrawn a controversial plan following pushback from the central bank over data confidentiality and technical feasibility concerns.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Launch Crypto Futures and ETFs in Third Quarter

29/05/2026

The move is part of a broader regulatory effort to modernise the country's capital markets and attract long-term investment flows.

Anti-Money Laundering

US DOJ Seizes New York Apartment in 1MDB Asset Recovery

29/05/2026

The DOJ has secured the forfeiture of a luxury property and rental income worth over USD 6 million, allegedly purchased with funds misappropriated from Malaysia's 1MDB.

Resolution & Recovery

FSC Korea Conditionally Approves Lotte Insurance Recovery Plan

29/05/2026

The insurer must implement a plan to strengthen capital over 18 months, with regulators warning of revocation if undisclosed conditions are not met.

Data Privacy

BNM Revises Financial Product Disclosure Standards

29/05/2026

The central bank is mandating simpler product disclosure sheets, new digital standards, and stricter consent rules for sharing marketing data.