Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Prudential Japan Faces JPY 5.5bn Compensation Bill Amid Misconduct Probe

02/06/2026

Financial losses are mounting as the insurer sets aside billions for client restitution, prompting an extended sales halt and deeper regulatory scrutiny.

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on HUB24 Super Trustee

01/06/2026

The regulator has acted against HTFS Nominees over significant governance and conflict of interest failings, signalling a wider industry crackdown.

Capital Adequacy

Japan Proposes 'Bridging Bonds' to Fund Growth Amid Fiscal Concerns

01/06/2026

The plan aims to fund strategic investments without immediately adding to official debt figures, but has sparked concern among analysts and in markets.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Stock Exchange Actively Promoting China-Brazil ETF Link

01/06/2026

The SSE marked the scheme's first anniversary by highlighting investment opportunities and plans to expand cross-border product offerings under regulatory guidance.

Credit Risk

Indonesia Clarifies 'Business Judgment Rule' to Protect Bankers

01/06/2026

Top judicial and regulatory bodies affirm that prudent, good-faith lending decisions that result in losses will not automatically face criminal prosecution.

Payments & Settlements

India Launches Unified Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets

01/06/2026

The new platform aims to help citizens trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance policies, shares, and mutual funds across the financial system.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Establish International Court for Cross-Border Disputes

01/06/2026

Hong Kong’s judiciary has announced plans to create a specialist court to handle complex, high-value cross-border disputes, aiming to bolster the city's legal hub status.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets APAC Shipping Network in New Iran Sanctions

01/06/2026

OFAC has sanctioned multiple entities in Hong Kong, the UAE, and India for their alleged roles in facilitating Iran's illicit military oil trade.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Fintech CreditEase Freezes $4.4 Billion in Wealth Products

30/05/2026

The move by the firm's Heritvest unit has trapped an estimated CNY 30 billion, sparking renewed concerns over shadow banking risks and prompting regulatory action.