Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Urges Cambodia to Prosecute Online Scam 'Masterminds'

17/08/2026

The US has pressed Phnom Penh to target the leaders of criminal networks, as Cambodia highlights new anti-scam legislation and enforcement efforts.

Structural Regulation

MSCI to Resume Bangladesh Index Reviews After Three-Year Freeze

17/08/2026

MSCI will end its 'special treatment' of the market in November, following the removal of controversial floor price mechanisms.

Structural Regulation

Australia Tightens Divestment Rules for Foreign Investors in Rare Earths Miner

17/08/2026

New orders require pre-notification and Treasurer approval for share sales by two foreign investors to prevent transfers to associates.

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.