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Tokenisation
DBS and Citi Execute Live 24/7 Cross-Border USD Payments
10/09/2026
The banks completed a weekend US dollar payment between Singapore and the US in minutes using tokenised deposits, bypassing traditional banking hours.

Anti-Money Laundering
India FIU Takes Down 15 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Breaches
10/09/2026
FIU-IND has issued non-compliance notices and ordered the blocking of URLs, extending a regulatory crackdown on virtual asset service providers.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Hong Kong ICAC Charges AlipayHK Employees in Alleged Fraud Scheme
10/09/2026
Two senior employees and their spouses allegedly concealed conflicts of interest to award a technology contract to their own vendor company.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore National Pleads Guilty in USD 245 Million Crypto Heist
10/09/2026
The DOJ said Malone Lam was the ringleader of a group that used social engineering to steal and launder cryptocurrency.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea FSS Launches Regular Inspection of KB Financial Group
10/09/2026
The inspection will focus on internal controls, corporate governance, and the sale of high-risk products, reflecting a broader push for enhanced consumer protection.

Cybersecurity
Europol Examines How Privacy-Enhancing Tech Can Support LEAs
09/09/2026
New report highlights that privacy-enhancing technologies offers opportunities for law enforcement but also creates new avenues for criminal activity.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Fines Three Australian Super Funds for Misleading Disclosures
09/09/2026
ASIC has issued infringement notices totalling AUD 118,800 for false or misleading representations about investment option characteristics.

Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Launches Green Accelerator to Develop Bankable Projects
09/09/2026
The platform will provide pre-finance support and structuring for green projects in emerging markets, aiming to improve low financial close rates and channel private capital.

Credit Risk
Sri Lanka Revises Rules on Bank Lending to Related Parties
09/09/2026
CBSL has relaxed rules on corporate guarantees and introduced new collateral types, while tightening procedural reporting requirements for banks.

Structural Regulation
Colombo and Abu Dhabi Exchanges to Deepen Capital Market Ties
09/09/2026
The agreement will see the two bourses collaborate on technology and explore linking Sri Lanka to a regional digital exchange network.
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