AML / KYC

Philippines Proposes AML Revision Bill Targeting Digital Assets, Online Gaming

23/03/2026

New bill seeks to significantly strengthen the Philippines' AML framework, expanding its scope to VASPs and online gambling, and granting powerful new tools to the FIU.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Signs Inter-Agency Pact on Insurance Cyber Defence

23/03/2026

The Insurance Commission has signed an agreement with five other government agencies to procure and manage a shared cyber-defence solution for the insurance industry.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Seeks Bank-Level Powers to Supervise Crypto Exchanges

23/03/2026

The FSS has proposed direct sanctioning powers and stricter operational rules for virtual asset firms in a submission to parliament.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Targets AML, Property Speculation in Latest Industry Review

23/03/2026

The FSC H2 2025 examination report details common failings in AML, consumer protection, and cybersecurity across 12 financial sectors.

Enforcement

Australian Court Declares Macquarie Breached Law Over Shield Fund Monitoring

23/03/2026

The court found that Macquarie Investment Management failed to adequately monitor the collapsed Shield Master Fund, but it will avoid a penalty because of compensation paid to investors.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan: Phase One of GHG Disclosures Roadmap Successfully Implemented

23/03/2026

The regulator has confirmed the next phase of its sustainability roadmap, bringing smaller listed companies into scope for GHG inventories.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Caps Sponsor Workload to Tackle IPO Quality Concerns - Reports

22/03/2026

The regulator is enforcing a five-project limit per sponsor and launching inspections amid concerns over substandard due diligence and documentation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SBI Launches Japan's First Stablecoin Lending Service for Retail

20/03/2026

The service offers high yields on USDC but comes with explicit counterparty and liquidity risks.

AML / KYC

Ex-HSBC Staff Admit to Bribery for Account Opening Scheme

20/03/2026

Three former employees pleaded guilty in an ICAC case involving bribes to open accounts, with dozens of accounts flagged for money laundering risk.