Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSA Japan Probes Sony Life Over Sales Misconduct

18/09/2026

The regulator has launched an on-site inspection of Sony Life Insurance following revelations of customer fraud exceeding JPY 180 million.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong: Anchorpoint and PwC Launch Tokenised Money Programme

18/09/2026

A new industry initiative aims to accelerate the adoption and practical application of regulated tokenised money and stablecoins in Hong Kong.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Jails Wife of Former Central Bank Deputy Governor

18/09/2026

A Dhaka court has sentenced Suparna Sur Chowdhury to two years in prison for failing to submit an asset declaration.

Market Risk

Bangladesh Allows Banks to Offer Commodity Hedging to Importers

17/09/2026

New guidelines allow AD banks to offer derivatives to importers to manage price risk, removing the need for case-by-case approvals.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former ICBC Wealth Management Executive Jailed for Bribery

17/09/2026

A former senior executive at ICBC has been sentenced to over ten years for accepting bribes.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Probes Payment Gateways After Hacker-Tipped Data Breach

17/09/2026

The FSS has launched on-site inspections after a hacker alerted authorities to a major breach involving credit card numbers and PINs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia Charges Former Minister in Widening Tabung Haji Probe

17/09/2026

Former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom faces charges of dishonest misappropriation of property following a state inquiry.

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.