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Market Abuse
Korea Fines Former Broadcasting Employee Over KRW 1 Billion for Insider Trading
12/06/2026
A former disclosure officer and their relative have been fined for using non-public information, marking a significant application of a new penalty regime.
Anti-Money Laundering
Sri Lanka to Bolster AML Laws After Uncovering $85m Import Fraud
11/06/2026
Authorities have revealed a large-scale foreign exchange fraud involving bogus imports, prompting plans to strengthen AML legislation.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Bank Gives Green Light for Banks to Join China's CIPS
11/06/2026
The regulator has signalled no policy objections for commercial banks wishing to integrate with the CIPS network to reduce US dollar reliance.
Payments & Settlements
Sri Lanka Mandates Faster Conversion of Export Proceeds
11/06/2026
The central bank has tightened foreign exchange rules, cutting the mandatory conversion timeline for exporters from 90 to 30 days.
Sustainable Finance
NSE India to Channel 10% of CSR Funds via Social Stock Exchange
11/06/2026
The move follows a key regulatory change from the MCA permitting CSR spending through listed social impact instruments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Hong Kong Regulator Directs Insurers to Adopt New Rules on Commission
11/06/2026
The directive reinforces new HKMA rules on bancassurance commissions, creating a comprehensive framework to align intermediary and policyholder interests.
Sustainable Finance
Sri Lanka Moves to Operationalise Green Finance Taxonomy
11/06/2026
The initiative, supported by the EU, focuses on the practical application of the framework for financial institutions and corporations.
Structural Regulation
Korean Banks to Launch KOFR-Linked Loans from H2 2026
11/06/2026
The move, starting with corporate loans, aims to lower borrowing costs and reflects a broader regulatory push to adopt risk-free rates.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia, NZ Join Coordinated Sanctions on West Bank Settler Networks
10/06/2026
The measures, coordinated with the UK and Canada, target entities and individuals involved in financing settler violence.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Imposes Fresh Sanctions Targeting Terrorist Financing
10/06/2026
New measures target three named individuals linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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