Anti-Money Laundering

BNM Fines Four Firms Over AML and Reporting Breaches

30/10/2026

AmBank and AmBank Islamic were penalised for delayed cash transaction reporting, while two other firms breached CDD requirements.

Structural Regulation

Korea Issues New Rules on Promotional Activities by Brokerage Firms

30/10/2026

Regulators will prohibit securities firms from offering cash rewards linked to trading volumes and high-risk products.

Nature & Biodiversity

ABAC Hong Kong Launches Study on Nature Finance Across APEC

30/10/2026

A new research initiative led by Standard Chartered aims to mobilise private capital and enhance carbon market connectivity across APEC.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Route Public Funds via Private Banks for Strategic Sector Growth

30/10/2026

The Japanese government will expand a public funding framework to support private banks in financing 17 designated strategic sectors.

Market Data & Technology

Korea Securities Depository Enhances Asset-Backed Securities Information System

30/10/2026

The KSD is upgrading its integrated information system to boost transparency and regulatory monitoring of asset-backed securities.

AI Risk & Governance

GLEIF Announces Shanghai-based TrustAsia as Latest vLEI Issuer

30/10/2026

The qualification enables the certification authority to issue digital identity credentials and explore integrations with signed PDFs and digital content credentials.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Mandates Single Portal for Tax Consultant Licensing

30/10/2026

Indonesia's Ministry of Finance has launched a centralised platform for tax consultant licensing, following a broader regulatory overhaul of professional competency and governance rules.

Sustainable Finance

BRAC Bank Launches Bangladesh's First Bank-Issued Green Bond

30/10/2026

BRAC Bank is issuing a BDT 10 billion green bond to fund sustainable projects, marking a regulatory milestone for Bangladesh's capital markets.

Structural Regulation

India Issues New Access Rules for GIFT CIty Bullion Exchange

30/10/2026

The GIFT City regulator has mandated that all participants must now trade through a registered Bullion Trading Member (BTM).