Market Abuse

Korea Reveals Results from Two Years of Crypto Enforcement

24/07/2026

Regulators have referred over 30 market abuse cases for prosecution in the two years since new rules were introduced, and are now considering account freezes.

Payments & Settlements

India, Spain to Advance Talks on UPI-Bizum Payment Linkage

24/07/2026

The two countries have agreed to fast-track technical discussions to connect their respective real-time payment systems, expanding UPI's global reach.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Considers Measures to Tackle Bank Funding Squeeze

24/07/2026

The SBV is studying measures to open up foreign capital channels and bolster the bond market as domestic banks strain to finance the nation's high-growth ambitions.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Hits Taishin Securities With Record Fine for System Failures

23/07/2026

The FSC has imposed its largest-ever fine on a brokerage, citing major internal control and IT failures following a merger.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Narrow Strike Price Intervals for Weekly Index Options

23/07/2026

HKEX has received regulatory approval to introduce finer strike price intervals for its weekly index options, a move aimed at enhancing trading precision.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former China Regulator Jailed in 'Revolving Door' Crackdown

23/07/2026

A former CBIRC official has been sentenced to 16 years for bribery, highlighting China's focus on post-employment corruption.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Police Arrest Investment Manager in Unauthorised Trading Case

23/07/2026

A 26-year-old investment manager has been arrested after allegedly racking up HKD 150 million in losses through unauthorised trades.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former China Development Bank President Under Graft Investigation

23/07/2026

The probe into Ouyang Weimin is the latest in a series of anti-corruption investigations targeting senior leadership at the country’s largest state-owned policy bank.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Resume Direct Listings, Overhaul Market Rules

23/07/2026

BSEC is planning a raft of reforms to improve governance, strengthen oversight of brokerages, and attract high-quality companies.