Cybersecurity

US Halts Blacklisting of DeepSeek, Over 100 Chinese Firms

22/06/2026

The move is seen as an effort to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, despite approval was already received for on national security grounds.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Sri Lanka Treasury Covers USD 2.5m Loss from Cyber Heist

22/06/2026

Sri Lanka’s Treasury has paid a creditor after a USD 2.5 million debt repayment was stolen, with the loss to be recovered from the public via a budget amendment.

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Proceeds With HK$1 Billion Evergrande Shareholder Payout Plan

22/06/2026

The SFC is reportedly advancing its plan to compensate minority shareholders of collapsed developer Evergrande, despite a challenge from liquidators.

Capital Adequacy

TAIFEX Mandates Stricter Capital Monitoring for Futures Firms

22/06/2026

TAIFEX has outlined new capital thresholds and emergency funding rules for futures firms amid increased market volatility and growth.

Cryptocurrency

Sri Lanka Signals Major Shift Towards Regulating Virtual Assets

22/06/2026

The digital economy ministry and securities regulator held a high-level forum to develop a regulatory roadmap for virtual assets.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Extends Licensing Relief for ESG Second Party Opinion Providers

22/06/2026

ASIC will not require certain ESG opinion providers to be licensed for another two years, citing upcoming climate rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines SEC Secures Interpol Red Notice for MFT Group CEO

22/06/2026

An international alert has been issued for Maria Francesca "Mica" Tan over an alleged large-scale fraudulent investment scheme that solicited funds without a licence.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Launches Climate Finance Facility to Accelerate Green Growth

21/06/2026

The facility, backed by the Green Climate Fund and development partners, will provide wholesale financing to local institutions for green lending.

Supervision & Enforcement

HSBC Taps Google Cloud for AI Overhaul, Targets Financial Crime

21/06/2026

HSBC will use Google's Gemini AI to enhance risk management and personalise wealth services, aiming to intervene faster on financial crime.