Financial Crime

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

    Market Abuse

    US SEC Finalises Insider Trade Reporting Rules for Foreign Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

    Foreign private issuers with securities listed in the US face new disclosure rules for directors and officers from 18 March 2026.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Drafts Tough New Audit Law to Tackle Fraud & Misconduct

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

    Draft law doubles fines for misconduct, introduces lifetime bans, and tightens entry rules for firms auditing listed companies.

    Credit Risk

    Cambodia Sets New Asset Management Rules to Tackle NPLs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    New regulations establish a framework for asset management institutions, setting minimum capital, licensing fees, and strict rules on activities to manage bad loans.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

    Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

    New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

    Cybersecurity

    RBI Scrutinises YES Bank Over Forex Card Security Breach

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    The RBI has summoned senior executives after unauthorised transactions linked to a data security lapse which affected about 5,000 prepaid forex card customers.

    Cybersecurity

    BSP to Mandate Annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    New rules will require financial institutions to measure their cyber maturity against a new framework and report annually to the BSP.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Representative of Sun Hung Kai for Life

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The individual conducted unauthorised trades and forged documents over a five-year period to conceal significant client losses.

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