Trading & Investment

NSE India Launches Derivatives on New Foreign Investor-Focused Index

17/08/2026

The new cash-settled futures and options on the Nifty India FPI 150 index are designed to help investors hedge and manage exposure.

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.