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Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysian Regulators Fine UBB Investment Bank for AML Breaches
17/08/2026
A joint investigation found the Labuan-based bank failed to report suspicious transactions and conduct proper CDD checks.

AI Risk & Governance
Japan to Introduce Comprehensive Framework to Address AI Risks
17/08/2026
The government is preparing a cross-ministry framework to address AI risks, with new rules for transparency and cybersecurity in critical sectors, including finance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ASIC Takes Action Against Unlicensed Crypto Platform Yepbit
17/08/2026
The regulator has refuted claims it froze funds and has warned investors after taking down websites linked to the unlicensed digital asset platform.

Trading & Investment
Standard Chartered to Launch Wealth Offering from India’s GIFT City
17/08/2026
The bank has received regulatory approval to distribute capital market products, starting with its Signature CIO Funds, from the international financial hub.

Structural Regulation
Indonesia to Disclose Shareholder Affiliations in Transparency Push
17/08/2026
IDX will add affiliation data for significant shareholders as part of a wider market integrity reform agenda by the OJK.

Operational Risk
Taiwan Cooperative Bank Fined TWD 12 Million for Control Failures
17/08/2026
The FSC has imposed a fine and suspended new credit card acquisitions for a month after internal control failures led to significant financial loss.

Custody & Infrastructure
Bangladesh Depository to Extend Custody Services to Unlisted Firms
17/08/2026
The move aims to tackle risks associated with physical share certificates and make it easier for non-listed companies to access bank financing.

Credit Risk
Cambodian Civil Society Urges World Bank to Act on Microfinance Harms
17/08/2026
A coalition of over 50 groups is demanding the IFC accept its own watchdog's findings on predatory lending and risks to Indigenous land rights.

AI Risk & Governance
IAASB Proposes Core Audit Standard Revisions to Address Technology
14/08/2026
The global audit standard-setter is seeking feedback on changes to its risk-based framework and the definition of audit evidence.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Former ASX Directors Facing Lawsuit Over CHESS Replacement Project
14/08/2026
The proposed lawsuit seeks to hold former leaders accountable for the abandoned blockchain overhaul.
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