Payments & Settlements

KB Kookmin Bank Taps JPMorgan Blockchain for Trade Payments

31/07/2026

The Korean bank will use JPMorgan's Kinexys network for corporate cross-border payments, starting with US dollar transactions in August.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia, New Zealand Seen Switching to T+1 Settlement by 2030

31/07/2026

The transition is contingent on the successful rollout of ASX's new settlement platform as the global shift to T+1 gathers pace.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Jailed for Three Years

31/07/2026

The former BB official was sentenced for failing to submit an asset declaration to the country's anti-corruption body during a graft probe.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Shanghai Clearing House to Expand Offshore Yuan Clearing

31/07/2026

The PBOC affiliate plans to broaden its clearing services for offshore yuan products to support yuan internationalisation.

Cybersecurity

India’s Bank of Baroda Probes Data Breach from Compromised Email

31/07/2026

India's second-largest public sector bank has launched a forensic investigation after a data leak exposed customer records on the dark web.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Jails Former Consultant for Securities Fraud

31/07/2026

A former unit trust consultant has been sentenced to jail and fined MYR 2 million for fraudulent investment schemes.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Secures Record Penalty for Misleading Financial Product Advertising

31/07/2026

ASIC has secured its largest-ever penalty against Harvey Norman and lender Latitude Finance Australia for misleading financial product advertising.

Climate Risk

Japan FSA Highlights Advances and Gaps in Climate Risk Management

31/07/2026

FSA report details how banks and insurers are managing storm and flood risks, noting refined analysis but also remaining challenges.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Files Chargesheet in INR 199bn Online Gaming AML Case

31/07/2026

Online gaming firm, Gameskraft, allegedly used bots to cheat players and laundered proceeds, with total assets seized reaching INR 24.01 billion.