Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Widens Permitted Investments for Market Insiders

14/09/2026

The list of approved investments has been expanded for market insiders while retaining a ban on direct investment in equities to prevent conflicts of interest.

Market Risk

BOK Warns on Risks from Overseas Chip-Linked Derivatives

14/09/2026

BOK calls for stronger monitoring and long-term structural market reforms as leveraged hedge fund bets and surging ETF demand are credited with amplifying market volatility.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Bank Orders Action Over BDT 40m Embezzlement

14/09/2026

13 officials at Bangladesh Commerce Bank face disciplinary measures, including dismissal, after an investigation found funds were misappropriated as "hospitality expenses" to secure a large deposit.

Anti-Money Laundering

BOT, Financial Sector Join Forces to Fight Illicit Finance

14/09/2026

The central bank and 11 industry bodies have launched a new framework to strengthen defences, enhance data sharing, and create "bottlenecks" for criminal proceeds.

AI Risk & Governance

FSA Japan to Deploy AI in Supervision, Shift Focus to Business Viability

14/09/2026

AI will be used to free up staff for on-site inspections as it moves away from a compliance checklist approach, FSA Commissioner Toyo Ito said.

KYC & CDD

India's Fraud Investigation Office Recommends Probe Into Xiaomi

14/09/2026

The proposed investigation would scrutinise Xiaomi's compliance with foreign investment rules, its business model, and fund flows.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Former HKEX VP in Anti-Corruption Probe

14/09/2026

The ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive for failing to declare assets as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Directs Banks to Prepare for 2027 FATF Review

14/09/2026

The BSP has urged financial institutions to cooperate fully ahead of a crucial assessment of the country's AML framework.

KYC & CDD

eMudhra Becomes LEI Validation Agent as Indian Adoption Surges

14/09/2026

The appointment integrates LEI issuance into eMudhra's existing identity verification and client onboarding processes.