Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers Market Making Framework for Commodity Derivatives

12/06/2026

An advisory committee is discussing a framework to introduce market makers to boost liquidity in longer-dated contracts and improve hedging effectiveness for businesses.

Cryptocurrency

Futu First in Hong Kong to Secure SFC Approval for Crypto Margin Trading

12/06/2026

The online brokerage has received regulatory approval to offer virtual asset financing, allowing eligible investors to use securities as collateral.

Operational Risk

Bangladesh Bank Appoints Observer to Islami Bank Amid Unrest

12/06/2026

The move follows significant deposit withdrawals and industry-wide concern over instability at the country’s largest private bank, triggered by a controversial leadership change.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Arrests Two Japanese Linked to Cambodia Scam Networks

12/06/2026

Two suspected leaders of scams targeting Japanese nationals were detained in Thailand, exposing cross-border operations involving forced recruitment and significant financial losses.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former PBOC Beijing Chief Under Investigation After New Appointment

12/06/2026

Chao Kejian, a former senior central bank official, was reportedly taken away by authorities less than a month after becoming chairman of a PBOC-owned firm.

Credit Risk

Korea to End Tax Breaks for Perpetual Debt Collection

12/06/2026

New regulations will require financial institutions to let the statute of limitations expire on certain delinquent personal loans to qualify for tax deductions.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Over South China Sea Remarks

12/06/2026

The measures prohibit entities in China from transacting with Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family, escalating regional maritime tensions.

Market Abuse

Korea Fines Former Broadcasting Employee Over KRW 1 Billion for Insider Trading

12/06/2026

A former disclosure officer and their relative have been fined for using non-public information, marking a significant application of a new penalty regime.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka to Bolster AML Laws After Uncovering $85m Import Fraud

11/06/2026

Authorities have revealed a large-scale foreign exchange fraud involving bogus imports, prompting plans to strengthen AML legislation.