Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Probes INR 1.1bn Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

26/08/2026

Multiple locations have been searched in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency scam, seizing funds and incriminating documents.

PEPs & Sanctions

Tokyo Vows Support for Sanctioned Japanese President of ICC

26/08/2026

The US imposed sanctions against the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court, prompting international condemnation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSEC Forces 17 Officials into Retirement Over Hostage Incident

26/08/2026

The disciplinary action follows a 2025 protest where the then-chairman and commissioners were confined by staff, raising questions over the legal basis for the move.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China: Former Policy Bank VP Facing Prosecution for Abusing Poverty-Relief Loans

25/08/2026

Xu Yiding is accused of taking huge bribes and turning credit intended for agricultural support into a tool for personal enrichment.

KYC & CDD

Korea to Automate Customer Information Updates Across Financial Firms

25/08/2026

A new system, set for 2027, will allow customers to update name and ID changes at all financial firms by visiting just one institution.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Enables Cross-Border Annuity Payouts in Yuan

25/08/2026

HKMC Annuity has launched a service allowing retirees on the Chinese Mainland to receive monthly annuity payments directly in renminbi.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Proposes New Reporting Rules for Third-Country CCP Activity

25/08/2026

The new annual reporting framework under EMIR aims to increase supervisory visibility of EU firms’ exposures to foreign CCPs.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA to Create New Inspection Office After Scandals

25/08/2026

The move marks a shift in regulatory focus, strengthening oversight of financial institutions following a series of misconduct cases at regional credit cooperatives.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Firm Gate Launches Japanese Stock Trading with USDT Settlement

25/08/2026

Gate will offer around 300 Tokyo-listed equities, allowing users to trade directly with USDT without a traditional brokerage account.