PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Canadian Money Services over Iranian Crypto Transfers

11/11/2026

The US Treasury has designated eight Canadian money services businesses for facilitating sanctions evasion and laundering illicit drug proceeds.

PEPs & Sanctions

Canada Targets Crypto and Financial Enablers In New Russia Sanctions Package

11/11/2026

Canada has introduced new sanctions against Russia, targeting financial enablers and cryptocurrency exchanges to disrupt sanctions-evasion networks.

Alternative Markets

Taiwan FSC Expands Asset Management Pilot Zones

11/11/2026

Taiwan has relaxed investor limits and expanded pilot business scopes for FIs to boost its Asian Asset Management Centre ambitions.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Financial Innovation Trials

11/11/2026

The FSC has relaxed its business trial regulations to boost financial innovation while maintaining risk controls and consumer protection.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Mandates Expanded Shareholding Disclosures to Boost Transparency

11/11/2026

Indonesia has introduced stricter ownership disclosure rules and vowed continuous market reforms to prevent a potential MSCI status downgrade..

Alternative Markets

JPX Invests JPY300m in Japanese Fintech to Boost Private Market Liquidity

11/11/2026

JPXI has invested JPY 300 million in Smartround to enhance liquidity and infrastructure in Japan's private markets.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Studies Uniform Contribution Limit for PERA Retirement Scheme

11/11/2026

The DOF is reviewing the Personal Equity and Retirement Account to boost savings and capital markets.

Market Abuse

New Zealand FMA Files Insider Trading Charges Over Tech Shares

11/11/2026

The FMA has filed 20 charges against four individuals regarding alleged insider trading involving technology company Rakon.

Cybersecurity

MoneySmart Platform Reports Data Breach in Singapore, Hong Kong

11/11/2026

MoneySmart has disclosed unauthorised access to its internal IT systems, potentially exposing customers' personal, contact and financial information in both markets.