Market Abuse

Korea Indicts Journalist and Accountant in KRW 9.3 Billion Stock Scheme

29/07/2026

The pair allegedly used "featured stock" articles to inflate share prices before selling their holdings for illicit gains, prompting regulatory action.

Market Abuse

Malaysia Jails Former Analyst for Unlicensed Securities Dealing

29/07/2026

The former bank analyst was sentenced to three years in prison for illegally dealing in securities and misusing the 'unit trust consultant' title.

Reporting & Disclosures

Sri Lanka to Mandate XBRL Reporting for Listed Companies

28/07/2026

Regulators have signed an agreement to implement XBRL-based reporting, aiming to modernise the capital market and enhance transparency for investors.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Eases Export Earnings Rule for Key Trading Partners

28/07/2026

Exporters trading with the US, China, Australia and Canada will face softer retention rules and can use non-state banks under a new exemption.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Eases Forex Rules for Digital Service Exporters

28/07/2026

The central bank will now accept electronic evidence for service exports and has increased foreign currency retention limits to boost the digital economy.

Anti-Money Laundering

Binance Partners With Anti-Trafficking NGO to Combat Illicit Crypto Flows

28/07/2026

The partnership with STOP THE TRAFFIK aims to enhance financial crime detection and disrupt illegal networks.

Trading & Investment

IDX to Launch Indonesia's First Gold-Backed ETFs in August

28/07/2026

IDX will launch the country's first gold-backed exchange-traded funds, with tax incentives proposed to boost the new instruments.

Anti-Money Laundering

SFC Fines Victory Securities HKD 1.7 Million for AML and KYC Failures

28/07/2026

The SFC has penalised the firm and suspended a senior manager for serious control failings linked to a suspected ramp-and-dump scheme.

PEPs & Sanctions

South Korea Detains Cargo Ship Over Suspected DPRK Sanctions Violations

28/07/2026

The vessel, Prada, was detained in March after being identified as part of an international call for a crackdown on illicit trade.