Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Details Anti-Scam Crackdown Results, Vows Sustained Effort

25/08/2026

A year-long campaign has closed over 600 scam centres and charged more than 4,000 suspects, with officials insisting the crackdown is a long-term commitment.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Issues Rules for Mediators to Tackle Soaring Bad Loans

24/08/2026

A new policy to enlist and regulate mediation firms has been released to speed up the recovery of defaulted loans and reduce a backlog of court cases.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Launches Disclosure Scheme for Small Foreign Asset Holdings

24/08/2026

The one-time scheme allows taxpayers to declare certain undisclosed foreign assets and income by 31 December 2026, offering immunity from stricter black money laws.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Invites Barbados, Namibia and Thailand to Guest Initiative

24/08/2026

The three jurisdictions will participate directly in FATF meetings for one year, bringing fresh regional perspectives to global anti-financial crime efforts.

Supervision & Enforcement

SkyCity to Launch Strategic Review of Adelaide Casino Following Regulatory Settlement

24/08/2026

The review follows a non-binding AUD 21 million settlement with the South Australian regulator and comes as the firm navigates new rules in New Zealand.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Finalises BDT 410bn Stimulus Package

24/08/2026

Interest rates have been agreed with commercial banks for a new refinancing scheme aimed at supporting struggling industries and boosting employment.

Structural Regulation

Korean Unions Threaten General Strike Over Regulator Relocation Plan

24/08/2026

A survey by the FSS union found that 85.6 percent of employees would consider leaving if the agency moved.

KYC & CDD

SEBI Grants GIFT City Firms Access to Centralised KYC Records

24/08/2026

The move aims to create interoperability between India's onshore market and its financial free zone, streamlining client onboarding and data sharing.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodian Government Establishes Green Finance Working Group

24/08/2026

The new multi-agency body, chaired by the NBC, will develop policies and strategies to mobilise capital for sustainable development.