Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former ICBC Wealth Management Executive Jailed for Bribery

17/09/2026

A former senior executive at ICBC has been sentenced to over ten years for accepting bribes.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Probes Payment Gateways After Hacker-Tipped Data Breach

17/09/2026

The FSS has launched on-site inspections after a hacker alerted authorities to a major breach involving credit card numbers and PINs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia Charges Former Minister in Widening Tabung Haji Probe

17/09/2026

Former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom faces charges of dishonest misappropriation of property following a state inquiry.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia's FIMM Bans Three Consultants for Misappropriation and Forgery

17/09/2026

Action was taken against former consultants from Principal Asset Management, Public Mutual and Maybank for serious misconduct, including unauthorised transactions.

Payments & Settlements

Timor-Leste Launches National TUQR Standard to Modernise Payments

17/09/2026

The Central Bank of Timor-Leste has launched its national QR code payment system, prompting calls for robust customer protection mechanisms.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia's FIU and CSD Ink Pact to Bolster Capital Market Integrity

17/09/2026

The agreement will enhance data sharing and coordination to combat financial crime and strengthen supervision of the capital market.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Exempts Virtual Asset Sales From Business Tax

17/09/2026

Taiwan clarifies tax rules, exempting certain virtual asset sales from business tax while keeping NFTs and service fees taxable.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Details Final Preparatory Steps for USM Go-Live

16/09/2026

HKSCC has mandated a readiness questionnaire and scheduled October practice sessions ahead of the November launch of the scripless regime.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Japan Sign $6bn Currency Swap and LCT Framework

16/09/2026

The two countries have expanded their bilateral swap arrangement and established a framework to promote local currency settlements.