Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch KRW 20 Trillion Strategic Wealth Fund

05/08/2026

The new fund will be housed within the Korea Investment Corporation, making direct, long-term equity investments in strategic domestic and overseas industries.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Tribunal Finds Company Founder Culpable of Insider Dealing

05/08/2026

A tribunal has found the prominent businessman and his listed company breached insider dealing and disclosure laws ahead of a HKD 1.15 billion windfall.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bars Ex-Manulife Adviser Over Forgery Scheme

05/08/2026

The prohibition order follows a conviction and prison sentence for forging signatures and misusing computer systems to earn higher commissions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bangladesh Mandates Monthly Reporting for Private Sector Foreign Debt

05/08/2026

The central bank has moved from a quarterly to a monthly cycle to enhance macroeconomic monitoring and external debt oversight.

Credit Risk

HSBC to Sell Entire Australian Retail Loan Book to Blackstone

05/08/2026

The sale is part of the bank's global simplification strategy and marks its withdrawal from Australian retail banking to focus on its institutional and wealth business.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea Launches Alliance for AI Data Centre Industrialisation

05/08/2026

A new public-private body will oversee the development of 18.4GW of AI data centre capacity and establish related regulatory frameworks.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Stock Exchange to Build Remote Backup Data Centre

05/08/2026

The new facility, to be built with Chunghwa Telecom, aims to bolster operational resilience, cybersecurity, and business continuity for Taiwan's capital markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia Seeing Some Success in War on Online Gambling, OJK Says

05/08/2026

Regulators are blocking tens of thousands of bank accounts and adapting to new criminal tactics, despite a recent drop in transaction volumes.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Exempt KODIT-Guaranteed P-CBS From Registration

05/08/2026

The proposed amendment to the Capital Markets Act enforcement decree aims to expedite policy financing for SMEs.