Trading & Investment

India Considers Review of Capital Gains and Transaction Taxes

22/10/2026

India’s finance minister is open to proposals to rationalise LTCG tax and STT ahead of the Union Budget, amid concerns over foreign investor outflows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

CSRC Fines ChiNext Firm Over IPO Prospectus and Annual Report Fraud

22/10/2026

The CSRC has fined ChiNext-listed ST Jiayuan and its executives CNY 14.5 million for pre- and post-IPO financial fraud carried out between 2019 and 2022.

Anti-Money Laundering

India's ED Seizes Reliance Power Assets Over FEMA Violations

22/10/2026

The ED has seized domestic assets of Reliance Power following an investigation into alleged offshore fund diversion and round-tripping.

Resolution & Recovery

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Deposit Protection Law

21/10/2026

The Bank of the Lao PDR has introduced a draft law to transition its deposit protection framework to a risk-based system.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Securities Law Amendments Presented to National Assembly

21/10/2026

Vietnam's MOF has presented draft amendments to the Securities Law, proposing a regulatory sandbox and streamlined licensing requirements.

Cybersecurity

Korea Pushes Preventive Cybersecurity Measures After Bank Hacks

21/10/2026

The FSS will mandate stricter IT asset management and expand AI-driven penetration testing after cyberattacks compromised customer data at major banks.

Cybersecurity

UNDP Launches Initiative to Strengthen Digital Safety and Cybersecurity

21/10/2026

2-year partnership with the Blockchain for Good Alliance aims to build cybersecurity capacity and secure digital public systems against AI-enabled threats.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan: Sony Life Suspends 50 Employees as Fraud Probe Widens

21/10/2026

The FSA is weighing a business improvement order as Sony Life investigates potential misconduct affecting millions of customers.

Payments & Settlements

Bank of China Launches Sri Lanka's First RMB Clearing Bank

21/10/2026

The new facility allows direct rupee-renminbi settlements, bypassing the US dollar to reduce transaction costs and foreign exchange risks.