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.