Cryptocurrency

MAS Grants Full MPI Licence to Crypto Major Gemini

11/09/2026

The crypto exchange will be able to offer DPT and cross-border transfer services to its retail and institutional customers in Singapore.

Tokenisation

Citi Taps Japan's Regulatory Framework for Tokenised Payments

11/09/2026

The service, a first by a foreign bank in Japan, leverages the country's specific legal category for tokenised deposits.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former CSRC Vice-Chairman Jailed for Life for Bribery

11/09/2026

The senior official was found guilty of accepting over CNY 93 million in bribes in exchange for favours related to IPOs and financing.

Supervision & Enforcement

DBS Faces S$1.3bn Lawsuit From 1MDB-Linked Entities

11/09/2026

DBS has rejected a claim filed by liquidators of four companies seeking to recover funds connected to the Malaysian state fund scandal.

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.