PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Imposes Counter-Terrorism Sanctions on Pakistani Militant Group

08/05/2026

The sanctions target the Balochistan Liberation Army as an entity, along with three of its senior leaders.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Probes Former Citic Land Chairman Over Evergrande Deals

08/05/2026

The investigation is scrutinising opaque property sales from the state-linked firm to the indebted developer, financed by Citic Bank.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Probes Tabcorp over 'Serious' AML Concerns

08/05/2026

AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Tabcorp over “serious concerns” regarding its AML/CTF compliance.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cambodia Secures Partnership With Abaxx to Develop Futures Exchange

08/05/2026

Abaxx will provide technical expertise and technology to help establish Cambodia's first domestic commodity derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

BOT Warns Virtual Bank Applicants on Licence Conditions

08/05/2026

The central bank has cautioned the three prospective licensees that they must meet strict structural rules or risk losing their licence entirely.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo and Luxembourg Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement

08/05/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investment between the two financial hubs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia's Federal Court Finds Telstra Super Breached IDR Rules

08/05/2026

Australia's Federal Court has found a major superannuation trustee breached internal dispute resolution rules, in a case that confirms ASIC's enforcement powers.

Data Privacy

EU, Japan Deepen Digital Cooperation on Data, AI and Platforms

08/05/2026

The EU and Japan have agreed to deepen cooperation on key digital policy areas, including data governance, AI, and platform regulation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Thailand Approves THB 400 Billion in Emergency Lending for Energy Crisis

08/05/2026

The emergency borrowing aims to provide immediate economic relief and fund a long-term energy transition, though it faces criticism over a lack of transparency and fiscal risk.