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Anti-Money Laundering
Vietnam Uncovers Widespread AML and Tax Violations at Major Gold Firms
12/08/2026
An official inspection has found shortcomings in AML controls, tax reporting, and licensing at six major Vietnamese gold firms.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Cambodia and Indonesia to Strengthen Anti-Scam Cooperation
12/08/2026
The nations plan a joint task force and enhanced law enforcement training, including on FATF standards, to combat online fraud.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan FSC Sets New Rules for Cross-Industry Financial Promotions
12/08/2026
New regulations outline eligibility criteria, permitted activities, and consumer protection measures for financial institutions promoting third-party products and services.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan FSC Updates Staffing Rules for Bills Finance Companies
12/08/2026
The FSC has introduced a two-tiered system for appointing chief compliance, risk, and information security officers at bills finance companies.
Data Privacy
Guangdong Finalises New Consumer Protection Framework
11/08/2026
The new regulations, effective from October, introduce specific obligations for digital services and formalise cross-border dispute resolution within the GBA.
Structural Regulation
Tokyo's Topix Index Set for Major Overhaul, Culling Over 600 Firms
11/08/2026
Japan’s benchmark Topix index will remove more than a third of its constituents to enhance investability and corporate governance.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Scam Ring Dismantled in Joint Kazakhstan Operation
11/08/2026
A joint operation has dismantled a Korean fraud ring in Kazakhstan, highlighting a new criminal migration trend and successful cross-border enforcement.
Cybersecurity
China Launches Cybersecurity Review of Palo Alto Networks
11/08/2026
The probe into the US cybersecurity firm follows similar reviews of other American technology companies, including Micron and Nvidia, citing national security concerns.
Tokenisation
Maybank Joins MAS Initiative on Tokenised Cross-Border Settlement
11/08/2026
The bank will collaborate with MAS and other industry players on common standards for next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure.
Alternative Markets
Korea Bill Seeks to End Private Equity Self-Valuation
11/08/2026
A proposed law would require external valuations and trustee oversight for institutional private equity funds, ending long-standing exemptions.
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