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AML / KYC

Japan Toughens AML Rules to Combat Mule Accounts and 'Dark' Part-Time Jobs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

Proposed legal amendments will increase penalties for illicit bank account trading and introduce new police powers to combat rising fraud and money laundering.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Virtual Asset Management Act

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

The proposed legislation introduces a comprehensive licensing regime, stringent fraud penalties, and specific rules for stablecoin reserves and issuance.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Pilot Deposit Token Payments at Major Convenience Store Chains

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

BOK is partnering with commercial banks and retailers to test deposit token payments in real-world consumer settings.

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Japan to Launch System for Sharing Fraud Data in April 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

The initiative aims to accelerate the freezing of accounts used for financial crimes amid record losses from scams.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

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Cambodia Passes Landmark Anti-Scam Law with Life Sentences

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new legislation introduces severe penalties for operators of online fraud centres in a bid to dismantle the country's cross-border scam industry.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.