Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Shareholding Rules for Mature Internet-Only Banks

07/07/2026

The FSC has relaxed ownership rules for digital banks after three years of operation to help them raise capital and attract diverse investors.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Asset Recovery Efforts Stalled by ACC Leadership Vacuum

07/07/2026

A four-month leadership void at the Anti-Corruption Commission has halted new prosecutions and frozen international efforts to repatriate stolen assets.

Market Risk

Japan Shifts to ‘Ambush’ Intervention Tactics to Counter Yen Speculators

07/07/2026

Japanese authorities are reportedly moving away from telegraphed warnings towards surprise interventions to raise the cost of shorting the yen.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Lithium Carbonate Futures to Global Investors

07/07/2026

The move allows foreign traders direct access to yuan-denominated lithium carbonate contracts, aiming to solidify China's influence over the key battery material.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Eases Dividend Rules for Open-Ended Mutual Funds

07/07/2026

The move allows asset managers to retain and reinvest earnings instead of paying mandatory dividends, aiming to boost fund values and offer tax advantages to investors.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Stock Exchanges Regain Powers to Impose Market Controls

06/07/2026

BSEC has restored the authority of the country’s two bourses to set their own circuit breakers and other key trading parameters.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fiji Becomes First to Adopt Anti-Scam Platform Developed by GASA

06/07/2026

Fiji will integrate the GASA-developed Scam.org platform into its national consumer protection framework to combat cross-border fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Finalises Enforceable Undertaking with Sportsbet

06/07/2026

The bookmaker has completed required remediation for serious anti-money laundering deficiencies identified during a sector-wide review by the regulator.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Charges Former Bank Manager in S$1.7m Fraud Case

06/07/2026

A former Indian Overseas Bank manager faces charges for misappropriating funds, highlighting significant internal control and money laundering concerns.