Clearing & Post-Trade

Woori Bank Completes First Offshore Korea Bond Trade via ICSD

26/08/2026

The transaction is the first by a domestic bank since regulators opened the international settlement channel to improve foreign access.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Court Orders Five to Pay MYR 104 Million in Fraud Case

26/08/2026

The SC has won its civil suit against five individuals for a scheme that defrauded four public listed companies of fundraising proceeds.

Custody & Infrastructure

KSD Launches One-Stop Service to Streamline Foreign Bond Investment

26/08/2026

The new service combines custody and financing into a single account, removing a key administrative hurdle for overseas institutions.

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.