Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong: Ex-CCB Manager Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes in Crypto

11/09/2026

Former bank manager in Hong Kong pleaded guilty to accepting over USD 470,000 in cryptocurrency for authenticating fraudulent standby letters of credit.

Credit Risk

Korea Pushes Banks to Launch 10-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages

11/09/2026

Regulators are urging banks to offer longer-term fixed-rate loans to shield borrowers from interest rate volatility and help manage mounting household debt.

Market Data & Technology

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Launch Automated Platform for Mutual Funds

11/09/2026

The new web-based platform aims to streamline the creation and redemption of open-end fund units, making investments more accessible and transparent for investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSS Korea Revamps Senior Financial Education to Combat Fraud

11/09/2026

The regulator has launched an age-specific curriculum to help older adults with retirement planning, fraud prevention, and digital finance skills.

Market Risk

India’s Pension Regulator in Talks on Guaranteed-Return Scheme

11/09/2026

The proposal would require pension funds to hedge market risk, raising questions about the product's cost structure and fund managers' access to derivatives.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea FSS Warns on Unlisted Stock Investment Schemes

11/09/2026

The FSS has issued a warning to investors about fraudulent solicitations for unlisted stocks, highlighting key due diligence steps and recent enforcement actions.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange Eases Market Maker Rules for KOSDAQ Market

11/09/2026

KRX is lowering the quarterly obligation fulfilment threshold for KOSDAQ market makers from 90 percent to 80 percent.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Issues Rules for Digital E-Payment Credit

11/09/2026

The new fee-based facility offers instant credit of up to BDT 10,000 for digital bill payments, subject to a mandatory pilot phase for banks.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Non-Traded Product Sales Hit Record HKD 9.9 Trillion in 2025

11/09/2026

A joint regulatory survey reveals a 63 percent surge in sales, driven by record market participation and strong investor demand for FICC-related products.