Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Pushes Back Orion Platform Settlement Services to 2027

26/07/2026

Hong Kong's clearing house has postponed the launch of real-time settlement instruction matching and new API services to ensure sufficient time for market preparation.

Supervision & Enforcement

India's Supreme Court Quashes Forex Case Against Standard Chartered

26/07/2026

The court cited the enforcement agency's failure to follow mandatory legal procedures and an "extraordinary" 23-year delay in the prosecution.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan to Develop AI Tool to Certify Elderly Investors

26/07/2026

The government plans to issue 'investment competency certificates' to unlock dormant savings and standardise risk assessments for senior clients.

Supervision & Enforcement

India Fast-Tracks Settlement Route for Minor Forex Breaches

26/07/2026

India's EB and RBI are accelerating a settlement process for technical forex violations to reduce litigation and improve business ease.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Probes Pension Fund’s $40m Loss in Startup Fraud

26/07/2026

The MACC has launched a formal investigation into the governance and decision-making processes behind the investment.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia OJK Hands Over Findings in IDR 2.4 Trillion Fintech Fraud Case

26/07/2026

The OJK has submitted asset tracing results to police as legal proceedings begin against executives of PT Dana Syariah Indonesia and a former official.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN, UK Agree Plan on Regulatory Harmonisation, Digital Trade

26/07/2026

New five-year plan aims to deepen cooperation on sustainable finance, digital economy regulation, and combating financial crime.

Anti-Money Laundering

Nepal Proposes Independent Casino Regulator, Tougher AML Rules

26/07/2026

Lawmakers are pushing for a major overhaul of casino oversight, including a new regulator, ownership caps, and stricter financial crime controls.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Bank Suspends Official Over Fraud, Cryptocrime Allegations

24/07/2026

BB has suspended an assistant director who is now on the run following allegations of cybercrime, online betting, and illegal cryptocurrency transactions.