Cryptocurrency

Japanese Pension Fund Adds Crypto as a Currency Hedge

25/06/2026

The National Business Corporate Pension Fund is allocating 1 percent of its assets to crypto, citing a need to diversify away from the US dollar.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Hands Ex CNOOC Boss Suspended Death Sentence for Graft

25/06/2026

The former executive was sentenced for taking CNY 152 million in bribes over a 21-year period.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Banks Recover N$10M Via New Fraud Intelligence Platform

24/06/2026

The recovery over nine months follows the implementation of new commitments under the Code of Banking Practice, including an information-sharing platform for mule accounts.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Expands OJK Mandate to Oversee New Mineral Exchange

24/06/2026

The move, part of wider financial sector reforms, aims to bring commodity trading onshore and establish Indonesian benchmark prices for key minerals.

AI Risk & Governance

India's PFRDA Launches AI-Based Grievance Redressal Platform

24/06/2026

The new portal uses AI and multilingual capabilities to streamline subscriber complaints and enhance regulatory monitoring of pension intermediaries.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Launch Final Phase of Integrated Fund Platform in Q4

24/06/2026

HKEX will introduce master distributor and agency services, aiming to lower market entry barriers for fund managers in Hong Kong.

AI Risk & Governance

SEBI Launches ‘TechSprint’ to Drive Innovation in Capital Markets

24/06/2026

The initiative seeks technology solutions focused on regulatory compliance, investor protection, and market efficiency.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Law Change Paves Way for IDX Demutualisation

24/06/2026

The new legislation allows state bodies to own shares in the Indonesia Stock Exchange as part of a major governance and ownership reform.

Credit Risk

RBI Revises Norms for Kisan Credit Card Scheme

24/06/2026

The central bank has issued revised directions for its main agricultural credit scheme to standardise loan sanctioning and repayment schedules.