Operational Risk

Korea Conducts Complex Disaster Drill to Test Financial Infrastructure Resilience

02/11/2026

South Korea’s financial regulator has led a joint crisis simulation to ensure market continuity during simultaneous physical and cyber disasters.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Targets Transnational Network Over Nominee Shareholding Scheme

02/11/2026

Thailand’s SEC and Economic Crime Suppression Division have charged seven individuals for using offshore nominees to conceal beneficial ownership.

Credit Risk

Cambodia Moves to Expand Financing for Small Businesses

02/11/2026

The ARDB and the FASMEC will offer eligible businesses preferential lending and more flexible financing.

Market Abuse

Australia Orders Forced Share Divestment in DGR Global Over Disclosure Breaches

02/11/2026

Australia's Takeovers Panel has ordered the forced sale of DGR Global shares following severe breaches of takeover and disclosure laws.

Sustainable Finance

DBS, Maybank, IFC Develop Financing Framework for Johor Energy Project

02/11/2026

The working group will assess bankability, regulatory requirements and risk allocation for the USD 6 billion Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor.

Trading & Investment

China Launches First Regional Power Market to Advance National Unified Trading

02/11/2026

The new power market integrates five provinces under unified trading rules to optimise energy allocation and establish market-driven pricing.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Five-Year Extension for Tax Advice Exemption

02/11/2026

ASIC is consulting on a proposal to renew an instrument allowing financial licensees to provide limited tax advice.

Supervision & Enforcement

SC Malaysia Probes Zetrix AI Amid Sukuk Breach

02/11/2026

The regulator is investigating Zetrix AI as the firm faces a MYR 2 billion sukuk covenant breach and a government lawsuit over unremitted revenue.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka’s Resus Energy Lists Green Bond on Luxembourg Exchange

02/11/2026

The LKR 1 billion bond’s dual listing expands international visibility for renewable energy financing, marking a first for a Sri Lankan non-financial corporate issuer.