Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Myanmar Scam Centres Rapidly Expanding Using Starlink - Report

20/10/2025

An investigation has revealed that industrial-scale scam centres in Myanmar are rapidly expanding and using Elon Musk's Starlink, prompting a US congressional probe

Sustainable Finance

Philippines Issues First Carbon Credit Rules for Energy Sector

20/10/2025

The Department of Energy has released its first carbon credit framework, but observers worry the energy-only focus may fragment the market.

Structural Regulation

India Reportedly Plans New Mergers of Public Sector Banks

20/10/2025

Four smaller state-owned banks may be merged with larger rivals as part of a government plan with a roadmap expected by FY27.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Unveils 15-Year Transition Plan for New Insurer Solvency Regime

20/10/2025

Insurers given optional measures to phase in capital requirements for interest rate and other risks under the new TW-ICS framework.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

Anti-Money Laundering

UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

19/10/2025

UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.

Data Privacy

Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer

17/10/2025

The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.

Market Abuse

SEBI Bars 8, Seizes $20M in IEX Insider Trading Case Linked to Regulator

17/10/2025

SEBI alleges a senior power authority official leaked price-sensitive policy information used to make large profits via derivatives.

Payments & Settlements

India's New Cheque Clearing System Faces Teething Problems

15/10/2025

A bank employees' union has flagged software glitches and inadequate training, leading to delays and increased workloads during the Diwali season.