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.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Rolls Out New Incentives to Attract Foreign Capital

24/07/2026

The central bank is using targeted incentives for FX hedging and local currency use to attract portfolio inflows without raising domestic borrowing costs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan's JSCC Consults on Consolidation of FIEA Clearing Funds

24/07/2026

The proposals involve creating a single clearing fund for listed derivatives to improve efficiency and bolster risk management.