Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Deploy AI Bots to Disrupt Scammers

15/10/2026

The ABA has revealed new offensive AI tactics against fraudsters and a partnership to boost domestic capabilities.

Cybersecurity

Australian Court Fines Advice Firm Over Cybersecurity Failures

15/10/2026

ASIC has secured a major penalty against Fortnum for inadequate cyber risk management.

Climate Risk

Korea to Launch Global Verified Carbon Market Next Year

15/10/2026

Korea will launch a blockchain-backed Global Verified Carbon Market next year to trade international greenhouse gas reduction credits.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US Regulator Says Nine Major Banks Engaged in Debanking Practices

15/10/2026

The OCC has revealed that nine major banks restricted access to financial services based on customers' political beliefs, religious views, or lawful business activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Regulators Fine BofA $1.2bn for AML and Sanctions Failures

15/10/2026

Bank of America faces historic fines after regulators uncover systemic AML failures, a culture prioritising revenue over compliance, and multiple sanctions breaches.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Blocks Access to 27 Unregistered Crypto Sites

14/10/2026

KoFIU has blocked domestic access to 27 unregistered virtual asset websites to mitigate money laundering and fraud risks.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Financial Exchange Waives Fees for New TONA Futures

14/10/2026

TFX will waive fees for its new TONA futures to boost liquidity and broaden market participation.

Credit Risk

ASIC Freezes Ares Credit Fund Amid Private Credit Crackdown

14/10/2026

ASIC has issued a 21-day stop order against Fidante Partners over design and distribution flaws in a credit fund.

Credit Risk

Korea Defers Real Estate PF Capital Rules for Residential Projects

14/10/2026

Regulators in South Korea will delay the implementation of project financing capital ratio requirements for residential developments to boost housing supply.