Financial Crime

    Market Abuse

    SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Launches Multi-agency Task Force to Curb Illicit FX Flows

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    New six-agency body to target underground banking and asset flight as regulators also lean on banks to curb dollar demand.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Proposes Raising Bank Dividend Payout Cap to 75%

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The draft norms propose increasing the dividend payout limit for banks while introducing stricter capital adequacy and asset quality thresholds.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Revamps IPO Framework to Prioritise Market-Driven Pricing

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    The securities regulator has finalised new rules emphasising book-building to boost transparency after an 18-month IPO drought.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Vietnam Enhances Central Bank's Powers to Compel Independent Audits

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    New decree allows the SBV to compel audits at banks' expense and formalises the structure of the banking inspectorate.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China Details Use of AI, Crypto-Tracing in New Anti-Graft Campaign

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    A state television series reveals how investigators are tracking officials' spending and using big data to uncover bribes paid in cryptocurrency.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Cambodian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Online Scam Networks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    Cambodia has stepped up raids and regulatory measures against online fraud, as Prime Minister Hun Manet flags cybercrime as a top national priority amid growing global pressure.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea to Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Debt Collection in 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2026

    Financial regulators have unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand legal support for victims and strengthen enforcement against illegal private lenders this year.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bank of Thailand Seeking Powers to Regulate Online Gold Trading

    By Editors | 15/01/2026

    Thai authorities to impose trading caps on digital gold and enforce crypto travel rule to combat illicit financial flows.

    Trading & Investment

    China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

    By Editors | 15/01/2026

    Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

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