Anti-Money Laundering

BOT Warns Payment Gateways Over Unlicensed Forex Trades

29/06/2026

BOT is targeting the misuse of foreign platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay to bypass the domestic banking system and official exchange protocols.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Sues Keystone Directors Over Alleged A$530m Scheme Failures

29/06/2026

Federal Court proceedings allege significant governance failures by former directors and compliance committee members involving investor funds.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Enhance After-Hours Derivatives Trading from July

29/06/2026

HKEX will implement changes to its after-hours session, including continuous trading during UK/US holidays and shorter breaks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Modernises Rules for Futures Margin Deposits

29/06/2026

TAIFEX rule amendments allow digital and remote methods for depositing client margins, instead of requirements for in-person transactions and physical documentation.

PEPs & Sanctions

China's Alibaba Sues US Over Inclusion on DOD Blacklist

28/06/2026

Alibaba is seeking removal from a US blacklist of companies alleged to have links with the Chinese military, saying the designation is baseless.

Trading & Investment

GTN and Koscom to Build Global Order Hub for Korean Firms

28/06/2026

The partnership will provide Korean securities firms with a one-stop gateway to upgrade their infrastructure for accessing more than 90 global markets.

Cryptocurrency

DL Securities Wins SFC Approval for Retail Virtual Asset Trading

28/06/2026

The SFC has permitted DL Holdings' subsidiary to amend its licence to offer virtual asset dealing services to retail clients.

Supervision & Enforcement

Morocco Extradites Fugitive Kresna Life CEO to Indonesia

28/06/2026

The move follows an Interpol red notice for the former insurance boss, who faces fraud and money laundering charges in Jakarta.

Credit Risk

World Bank Approves $450m for Bangladesh Banking Reforms

28/06/2026

The financing aims to tackle severe stress, a high non-performing loan ratio, and weak governance in the country's financial system.