Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Court Freezes Lawmaker's Assets in Graft Probe

02/09/2026

The order, secured by the AMLC, covers 55 bank accounts and four insurance policies amid an ongoing investigation into contracts worth billions of pesos.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC Proposes Rules for Retail Access to Overseas Crypto Derivatives

02/09/2026

The proposed framework would set specific conditions for intermediaries offering foreign digital asset derivatives to different investor classes.

Market Abuse

MAS Bans Two Ex-Brokers for Aiding Market Rigging Scheme

02/09/2026

Two former CGS-CIMB representatives have been barred from regulated financial activities for facilitating a client’s market manipulation scheme.

Operational Risk

APRA Concludes Undertaking with Insignia's OnePath Custodians

02/09/2026

The superannuation trustee has completed remediation for failing to direct member contributions to a MySuper product, APRA said.

Clearing & Post-Trade

KSD Issues Guide for Foreign Investors on Using Korean Bonds

02/09/2026

The guide aims to help foreign investors utilise Korean government bonds in financing transactions following the country’s inclusion in the WGBI.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cambodia to Adopt ISO Standards for Cloud Security, Data Privacy

02/09/2026

Cambodia has moved to adopt international standards for cloud security and PII protection, a foundational step towards formalising its digital framework.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan’s TDCC Launches Trust Service to Streamline Fund Transfers

02/09/2026

New platform function allows investors to transfer fund assets directly into trusts, removing the need to first liquidate holdings.

Alternative Markets

US Rules Force Blue Ocean to Halt Quotes Korea-Linked ETFs

02/09/2026

Blue Ocean suspended market price data for popular US-listed leveraged products, adhering to an SEC rule limiting ATS transactions to 5 percent of average daily volume.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Block Fraud-Linked Phone Numbers Within 24 Hours

02/09/2026

New system integrating police and regulatory data will expedite the suspension of numbers used in voice phishing and other financial crimes.