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Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Stock Exchanges Regain Powers to Impose Market Controls
06/07/2026
BSEC has restored the authority of the country’s two bourses to set their own circuit breakers and other key trading parameters.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Fiji Becomes First to Adopt Anti-Scam Platform Developed by GASA
06/07/2026
Fiji will integrate the GASA-developed Scam.org platform into its national consumer protection framework to combat cross-border fraud.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC Finalises Enforceable Undertaking with Sportsbet
06/07/2026
The bookmaker has completed required remediation for serious anti-money laundering deficiencies identified during a sector-wide review by the regulator.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Charges Former Bank Manager in S$1.7m Fraud Case
06/07/2026
A former Indian Overseas Bank manager faces charges for misappropriating funds, highlighting significant internal control and money laundering concerns.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Fines CTBC Bank TWD 4 Million for Internal Control Failures
06/07/2026
The penalty follows the discovery of an employee embezzling settlement funds, revealing significant gaps in the bank's internal control framework and execution.
Stablecoins
Malaysian Fintech PeerHive Shuts Down, Exits SC Sandbox
06/07/2026
A participant in the SC's inaugural sandbox has ceased operations, blaming delays in the availability of approved stablecoins and a lack of funding.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Fines Energy Services Firm Petrofac for Sanctions Breaches
06/07/2026
HMRC publicly named Petrofac for breaching Russia sanctions for the first time, signalling a significant shift in its enforcement policy.
CBDCs
Philippines to Develop Strategic Roadmap for Wholesale CBDC
06/07/2026
The strategic roadmap will focus on securities settlement and cross-border payments, following Project Agila experiments.
Payments & Settlements
Vietnam and Singapore Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Link
06/07/2026
The new service allows visitors from Singapore to make payments in Vietnam using their domestic mobile apps, expanding digital payment connectivity within ASEAN.
Structural Regulation
Thailand Bourse Tightens Rules on Disclosure and Backdoor Listings
06/07/2026
The SET has introduced new rules to enhance transparency and close loopholes related to backdoor listings.
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