Anti-Money Laundering

Nepal Moves to Accelerate Reforms to Exit FATF Grey List

26/08/2026

The government has directed ministries to fast-track reforms under a strict timeline to address deficiencies identified by the FATF.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Align Odd-Lot Trading Hours with Main Market

26/08/2026

New rules effective from 7 December will synchronise the opening of intraday odd-lot trading with the main session, introducing new supporting mechanisms.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Tax Laws on Inheritance, Income and Bonds

26/08/2026

Taiwan’s legislature has amended its inheritance and income tax laws, while a proposal to extend a key tax waiver for the bond market is underway.

Custody & Infrastructure

BitGo Korea Secures VASP Licence in Direct Entry to Market

26/08/2026

The digital asset infrastructure firm becomes the first global crypto company to have a local unit gain direct VASP registration in Korea.

Cryptocurrency

Nomura Unit Secures Japan's First New Crypto Licence in Four Years

26/08/2026

The approval for Laser Digital to operate as a crypto exchange was granted under Japan's Payment Services Act

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Probes INR 1.1bn Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

26/08/2026

Multiple locations have been searched in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency scam, seizing funds and incriminating documents.

PEPs & Sanctions

Tokyo Vows Support for Sanctioned Japanese President of ICC

26/08/2026

The US imposed sanctions against the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court, prompting international condemnation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSEC Forces 17 Officials into Retirement Over Hostage Incident

26/08/2026

The disciplinary action follows a 2025 protest where the then-chairman and commissioners were confined by staff, raising questions over the legal basis for the move.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China: Former Policy Bank VP Facing Prosecution for Abusing Poverty-Relief Loans

25/08/2026

Xu Yiding is accused of taking huge bribes and turning credit intended for agricultural support into a tool for personal enrichment.