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.

Structural Regulation

Australia's Insurers Call for Structural Overhaul of Compensation Scheme

29/05/2026

The Insurance Council of Australia argues against cross-subsidising the scheme, stating the sector responsible for misconduct should bear the escalating costs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Basel Institute on Governance Joins Anti-Corruption Push in Forest Carbon Markets

29/05/2026

The new initiative led by Transparency International will develop anti-corruption guidelines and strengthen governance in forest carbon markets, with a focus on Indonesia, Ghana and Cameroon.

Credit Risk

RBI Assessing Corporate Risks From Middle East Conflict

29/05/2026

The central RBI has held discussions with rating agencies to gauge potential borrower stress and the possible need for temporary regulatory relief.

Credit Risk

Sri Lanka Central Bank Tightens Gold, Vehicle Lending Rules

29/05/2026

New macroprudential measures introduce a loan-to-value cap for gold-backed credit and tighten existing limits for vehicle financing.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Taiwan Offers TWD 4.8 Million Reward to Combat Tariff Evasion

29/05/2026

The Customs Administration is offering substantial rewards for information on 'country of origin washing' as it ramps up enforcement to protect its trade reputation amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.