Climate Risk

Korea to Launch Global Verified Carbon Market Next Year

15/10/2026

Korea will launch a blockchain-backed Global Verified Carbon Market next year to trade international greenhouse gas reduction credits.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US Regulator Says Nine Major Banks Engaged in Debanking Practices

15/10/2026

The OCC has revealed that nine major banks restricted access to financial services based on customers' political beliefs, religious views, or lawful business activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Regulators Fine BofA $1.2bn for AML and Sanctions Failures

15/10/2026

Bank of America faces historic fines after regulators uncover systemic AML failures, a culture prioritising revenue over compliance, and multiple sanctions breaches.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Blocks Access to 27 Unregistered Crypto Sites

14/10/2026

KoFIU has blocked domestic access to 27 unregistered virtual asset websites to mitigate money laundering and fraud risks.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Financial Exchange Waives Fees for New TONA Futures

14/10/2026

TFX will waive fees for its new TONA futures to boost liquidity and broaden market participation.

Credit Risk

ASIC Freezes Ares Credit Fund Amid Private Credit Crackdown

14/10/2026

ASIC has issued a 21-day stop order against Fidante Partners over design and distribution flaws in a credit fund.

Credit Risk

Korea Defers Real Estate PF Capital Rules for Residential Projects

14/10/2026

Regulators in South Korea will delay the implementation of project financing capital ratio requirements for residential developments to boost housing supply.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Assesses Australia, Japan and Korea as 'Compliant' on Leverage Ratio

14/10/2026

The Basel Committee has awarded its highest compliance grade to Australia, Japan and Korea for their implementation of the leverage ratio framework.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam, Luxembourg Agree to Deepen Financial Cooperation

14/10/2026

The agreement covers green finance, fund management, fintech and capital market links, with Luxembourg set to share regulatory expertise to support Vietnam’s planned IFCs.