Credit Risk

Korea Weighs Major Overhaul of Property Loan Rules

06/08/2026

Regulators are considering exemptions for group mortgages and loans to vulnerable groups after a strict cap on lending led to a credit crunch and political pressure.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s OJK Forms Task Force for New Minerals Exchange

06/08/2026

The regulator is preparing to take over supervision of the country’s new minerals and strategic commodities exchange from January 2027.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka Enacts Major AML/CFT Reforms Ahead of FATF Evaluation

06/08/2026

The new laws expand the scope of money laundering offences, bring virtual asset service providers into the regulatory net, and strengthen FIU powers.

Cryptocurrency

Bitget to Exit Japan Following Multiple Warnings from Regulator

06/08/2026

The cryptocurrency exchange will cease services for Japanese residents by year-end, following multiple regulatory warnings and ahead of tougher penalties.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Bars Former DSE Official from All Capital Market Roles

06/08/2026

The action follows a finding of gross negligence in the official's failure to conduct timely brokerage inspections linked to a major fraud scandal.

Structural Regulation

Korea Targets High-Value and Investment Property in Tax Overhaul

06/08/2026

The reforms will shift the tax burden based on property value and residency status, introducing higher holding taxes and capping capital gains deductions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Launches Probe Into Financial Regulator’s Culture

06/08/2026

An independent investigation has been launched into the workplace conduct and culture at the FMA.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh to Freeze 14,000 MFS Accounts in Gambling Crackdown

06/08/2026

The move is part of a broader clampdown on illegal online gambling and informal money transfers under a new cybersecurity law.

KYC & CDD

India’s PFRDA Expands Distribution Network for National Pension System

05/08/2026

The regulator has permitted Points of Presence to engage co-operatives, fintechs, and other entities as agents to boost last-mile outreach.