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Anti-Money Laundering
Sri Lanka Proposes New Trust Beneficial Ownership Rules
02/10/2026
The Cabinet has approved amendments to its 109-year-old Trust Ordinance to expose beneficial owners and align with global AML standards.
Stablecoins
Korea Plans Interagency Body for KRW Stablecoin Regulation
02/10/2026
The FSC is seeking to establish a consultative body with the central bank and finance ministry to institutionalise won-pegged stablecoins.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC Issues Infringement Notices to Non-Enrolled Businesses
02/10/2026
AUSTRAC has begun penalising businesses in newly regulated sectors for failing to enrol under expanded AML/CTF laws.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong AFRC Expands Online Registration for Overseas PIE Auditors
02/10/2026
The AFRC has launched a new module for overseas PIE auditors to manage online renewals.
Market Abuse
South Korea Uncovers KRW 20bn Insider Trading Cartel
02/10/2026
Regulators have raided over 20 locations and frozen accounts linked to an elite insider trading network that amassed illegal profits.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Bans Company Insiders from Securities Lending Transactions
02/10/2026
The FSC has issued a new directive prohibiting public company insiders and major shareholders from engaging in securities lending.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea Reports Surge in Financial Complaints, Illegal Lending
02/10/2026
The FSS received nearly 80,000 complaints in the first half of 2026, alongside a sharp rise in illegal private lending.
Payments & Settlements
Swift Tests Pay-By-Alias For Cross-Border Transactions
02/10/2026
Swift is collaborating with global banks and payment networks to enable international transfers using simple identifiers like mobile numbers.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Bank Orders Shutdown of 22 Unlicensed Payment Platforms
02/10/2026
Bangladesh's central bank has directed telecom and financial intelligence regulators to block 22 unauthorised payment aggregators, citing severe money laundering, fraud, and cryptocurrency risks.
Liquidity Risk
Korea: FSS Urges Securities Firms to Boost Shareholder Returns
01/10/2026
The regulator called on securities firms to enhance shareholder value, improve risk management, and strengthen investor protection.
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