Operational Risk

Korea Pension Overhaul Sparks Industry Fears of Monopoly, Liability Risks

20/08/2026

Asset managers warn that proposed no-fault liability rules and high capital requirements for a new fund-style pension system could stifle returns and competition.

Payments & Settlements

India, Egypt Explore Local Currency Trade, Fintech Cooperation

20/08/2026

The two nations discussed settling bilateral trade in local currencies and structured fintech cooperation at the BRICS finance ministers meeting.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines Proposes Stricter 'Fit and Proper' Rules for Bank Directors

20/08/2026

The BSP has circularised draft rules requiring ongoing ‘fit and proper’ assessments, pre-confirmation for senior appointments, and greater technology expertise on boards.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand SEC Expands Shareholder Scrutiny to Include Key Funders

20/08/2026

New rules for securities, digital asset, and derivatives firms aim to unmask ultimate control and combat illicit financing risks.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX to Enhance Methodology for Tech 100 Index

20/08/2026

HKEX is refining its flagship technology index to better capture emerging innovation themes and improve diversification.

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

20/08/2026

APRA has imposed new licence conditions on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank following the discovery of persistent and widespread weaknesses in its non-financial risk management.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Enhance Settlement Price Model for Flagship Derivatives

20/08/2026

The new methodology, effective 31 August, aims to improve risk management by using a more robust and market-representative pricing model for key index products.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Warns of Sharp Rise in AI-Driven Financial Scams

20/08/2026

The regulator reports a 182 percent jump in online scam removals, warning financial firms of sophisticated AI-driven impersonation tactics.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia: President Confirms Mineral Exchange Launch by Jan 2027

20/08/2026

The new exchange will shift commodity-market oversight to OJK and seek to establish domestic benchmarks for Indonesia’s strategic exports.