Australia Raises Telco Penalties Under New Consumer Safeguards

18/10/2026

Parliament has passed legislation increasing maximum corporate penalties for telecommunications providers to AUD 10 million, aligning enforcement powers with the financial sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Charges Eight Over Embezzlement at Co-operative Bank

16/10/2026

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering chargesheet against eight individuals linked to embezzlement at New India Co-operative Bank.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Advances AML Efforts in Mining Sector

16/10/2026

PPATK has signed an agreement with a state mining holding company to combat green financial crime.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan State-Owned Asset Managers Agree Four-Way Merger

16/10/2026

Taiwan is set to consolidate four state-owned asset management companies into a single entity to strengthen their competitiveness against private-sector rivals.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines: Coins.ph Rejects Claims That its Operating Licence is At Risk

16/10/2026

The crypto exchange has rejected claims it could lose its operating licence over alleged ties to offshore gambling operators.

Structural Regulation

Thailand and Luxembourg Sign MoU to Connect Capital Markets

16/10/2026

Thailand and Luxembourg have signed an MOU to deepen financial sector ties, focusing on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Court Rules Chinese Law Governs Claims to $5bn in Seized Bitcoin

16/10/2026

UK High Court determined that Chinese law will govern ownership claims over 61,000 seized Bitcoin, complicating recovery efforts for thousands of fraud victims.

Structural Regulation

FSS Korea Outlines New Income Statement Requirements

16/10/2026

The new K-IFRS standard takes effect in 2027, changing income statement classifications, operating profit calculations and disclosures on management-defined performance measures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Unveils Measures to Enhance Investment Trust Governance

16/10/2026

The FSC has announced ten new measures to strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, and information disclosure for investment trusts.