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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia's FIMM Bans Three Consultants for Misappropriation and Forgery
17/09/2026
Action was taken against former consultants from Principal Asset Management, Public Mutual and Maybank for serious misconduct, including unauthorised transactions.
Payments & Settlements
Timor-Leste Launches National TUQR Standard to Modernise Payments
17/09/2026
The Central Bank of Timor-Leste has launched its national QR code payment system, prompting calls for robust customer protection mechanisms.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia's FIU and CSD Ink Pact to Bolster Capital Market Integrity
17/09/2026
The agreement will enhance data sharing and coordination to combat financial crime and strengthen supervision of the capital market.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan Exempts Virtual Asset Sales From Business Tax
17/09/2026
Taiwan clarifies tax rules, exempting certain virtual asset sales from business tax while keeping NFTs and service fees taxable.
PEPs & Sanctions
ICBC London Bypassed AML Controls and Evaded Sanctions - Reports
17/09/2026
A cross-border investigation finds that ICBC London undermined AML and sanctions protocols to support state-backed enterprises and high-risk clients.
KYC & CDD
Bangladesh Launches Automated System for Savings Certificate Payments
16/09/2026
The new system, coordinated by the central bank and scheduled banks, aims to eliminate payment errors for nearly four million national savings scheme investors.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Details Final Preparatory Steps for USM Go-Live
16/09/2026
HKSCC has mandated a readiness questionnaire and scheduled October practice sessions ahead of the November launch of the scripless regime.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia, Japan Sign $6bn Currency Swap and LCT Framework
16/09/2026
The two countries have expanded their bilateral swap arrangement and established a framework to promote local currency settlements.
Supervision & Enforcement
Hong Kong AFRC Bans One Firm, Fines Another in Audit Crackdown
16/09/2026
The AFRC has sanctioned two audit firms for significant failures, including a 12-month practice ban for serious misconduct in a licensed corporation engagement.
Structural Regulation
KRX Finalises Low-PBR Disclosure Rules Ahead of November Debut
16/09/2026
KRX will publicly name undervalued firms from 2 November, but offer a one-year exemption for companies that submit value-up plans by 22 October.
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