Resolution & Recovery

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Deposit Protection Law

21/10/2026

The Bank of the Lao PDR has introduced a draft law to transition its deposit protection framework to a risk-based system.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Securities Law Amendments Presented to National Assembly

21/10/2026

Vietnam's MOF has presented draft amendments to the Securities Law, proposing a regulatory sandbox and streamlined licensing requirements.

Cybersecurity

Korea Pushes Preventive Cybersecurity Measures After Bank Hacks

21/10/2026

The FSS will mandate stricter IT asset management and expand AI-driven penetration testing after cyberattacks compromised customer data at major banks.

Cybersecurity

UNDP Launches Initiative to Strengthen Digital Safety and Cybersecurity

21/10/2026

2-year partnership with the Blockchain for Good Alliance aims to build cybersecurity capacity and secure digital public systems against AI-enabled threats.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan: Sony Life Suspends 50 Employees as Fraud Probe Widens

21/10/2026

The FSA is weighing a business improvement order as Sony Life investigates potential misconduct affecting millions of customers.

Payments & Settlements

Bank of China Launches Sri Lanka's First RMB Clearing Bank

21/10/2026

The new facility allows direct rupee-renminbi settlements, bypassing the US dollar to reduce transaction costs and foreign exchange risks.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Updates Rules on Foreign Securities Advisory Services

21/10/2026

The FSC has issued updated guidelines specifying the types and credit rating requirements of foreign securities permitted for investment advisory services.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

India CBI Arrests SFIO Deputy Director in Bribery Probe

21/10/2026

The case involves allegations that an SFIO officer and private individuals demanded a bribe in exchange for a favourable outcome in a corporate fraud investigation.

Market Abuse

China Detains 200 Individuals in Bond-Trading Probe - Reports

21/10/2026

Chinese authorities have detained around 200 financial professionals in Wuxi amid an investigation into the suspected diversion of bond-trading profits.