Financial Crime

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Sets Tight Deadline for Ho Chi Minh City Financial Hub

By Editors | 19/01/2026

The government will launch a new arbitration centre and specialised court as it develops a regulatory framework to attract global finance.

Market Abuse

China Pledges ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegal Activity to Ensure Market Stability

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

The CSRC vows to rigorously punish speculation and manipulation following work conference, approving margin hike to curb risks.

KYC & CDD

SEBI to Overhaul KYC Rules to Strengthen AML Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The consultation paper outlines changes ranging from centralised client information and automated re-KYC alerts to relaxed address verification rules, aimed at balancing ease of onboarding with risk management.

Structural Regulation

Thai Political Parties Propose Capital Market Overhaul to Restore Confidence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

Eight parties outlined plans to boost liquidity, tighten governance, and introduce new products, citing a severe decline in investor trust.

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Revamps FEMA Trade Rules, Bars Advance Gold and Silver Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The new consolidated foreign exchange regulations and tighter precious metals import remittance rules aim to streamline trade compliance and enhance forex oversight.

Credit Risk

China Imposes Strict Rate Caps on Micro-Lenders in High-Cost Debt Crackdown

By Editors | 19/01/2026

New rules mandate a phased reduction in borrowing costs to four times the benchmark LPR by end-2027, accelerating a sector-wide consolidation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA to Probe Prudential Life as CEO Quits Over Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The FSA is considering disciplinary action after an internal probe found over 100 staff bilked 500 customers in a scandal dating back decades.

Anti-Money Laundering

FIU-India Ramps Up AI-led AML Enforcement, Crypto Sector Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The FIU-IND expanded supervision across banks, markets and crypto platforms, using AI-led analytics to speed up investigations and strengthen cooperation with domestic and global agencies.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.