Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Cambodian Police Officials Charged with Bribery, Money Laundering

30/04/2026

Two senior police officials and four others face charges for allegedly accepting bribes from foreign online scam networks in exchange for protection.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Sues Regulator Over AML Sanctions

30/04/2026

The legal challenge follows a KRW 5.2 billion fine and a partial business suspension for anti–money laundering rule breaches.

Trading & Investment

China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal

30/04/2026

A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Jails Tax Official in Money Laundering Case

30/04/2026

A revenue officer has been convicted after an anti–money laundering probe found her bank deposits far exceeded her official salary.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh: Former SIBL Owners Seek to Reclaim Bank Under New Law

30/04/2026

Former directors of a failed Bangladeshi bank have applied to regain control, using a controversial new law that allows for the reversal of state-led mergers.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate

30/04/2026

SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

Trading & Investment

RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal

29/04/2026

India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Brokerage Clerk Convicted in HKD 31 Million Impersonation Fraud

29/04/2026

An accounting clerk has been convicted of money laundering after being deceived by a national security impersonator into stealing from her employer.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Eases Curbs on Bank Incentive Bonuses

29/04/2026

The central bank will allow lenders to pay discretionary bonuses based on operating profit, relaxing stricter rules introduced late last year.