Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Targets IPO Bookbuilding in New Enforcement Push

07/07/2026

The SFC has designated IPO bookbuilding and share allocation as a key enforcement priority amid a booming market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh to Mandate Digital Tools to Combat Broker Fraud

07/07/2026

BSEC is introducing mandatory non-editable software, real-time alerts, and automated data reconciliation to protect investor assets from misappropriation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia OJK Charges Rural Bank Commissioner in Fraud Case

07/07/2026

OJK has completed its investigation into a rural bank commissioner for allegedly orchestrating fictitious loans and falsifying records.

Structural Regulation

China Revamps Securities Rules, Pushes 'Five Major Areas' Focus

07/07/2026

The Securities Association of China has released new professional testing standards and revised evaluation metrics for firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Declines to Probe Indonesia Sovereign Bond Protections

07/07/2026

Civil society groups raised money laundering concerns over legal immunity for bondholders, but the FATF will not investigate the new law.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Tables Bill to Hike Penalties for Tax Adviser Misconduct

07/07/2026

The proposed legislation follows the PwC tax leaks scandal and includes significantly increased financial penalties and expanded regulator powers to deter misconduct.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Delists Four Indian Firms From Russia Sanctions List

07/07/2026

The companies were removed after being sanctioned in 2024 for allegedly supplying dual-use technology to Russia.

Market Data & Technology

BSE India to Directly License Market Data Globally From 2027

07/07/2026

BSE will end its 13-year market data partnership with Deutsche Börse, bringing international client licensing in-house.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Shareholding Rules for Mature Internet-Only Banks

07/07/2026

The FSC has relaxed ownership rules for digital banks after three years of operation to help them raise capital and attract diverse investors.