PEPs & Sanctions

UK Leads Coordinated Sanctions on Israeli Settlements

15/09/2026

The new regime will ban imports from illegal settlements and prohibit UK firms from providing services, including financing, that support them.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong and Uzbekistan Formalise Gold Market Co-operation

14/09/2026

The agreement, signed at the Belt and Road Summit, provides a framework to connect Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure with Uzbekistan’s resources.

Credit Risk

South Korea Uncovers KRW 389bn in Misused Business Loans

14/09/2026

Financial institutions are under pressure to tighten internal controls after regulators found over a thousand instances of business loans being diverted for property purchases.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Radiant World Case Puts Spotlight on Singapore’s Trade Finance Defences

14/09/2026

Fraud allegations against iron ore trader Radiant World are reportedly raising questions about the effectiveness of industry controls.

Structural Regulation

BSP Unveils Draft Rules to Streamline Sukuk Issuance

14/09/2026

The BSP has released draft guidelines offering a simplified licensing framework and time-bound incentives to encourage Islamic bond issuance by banks.

Stablecoins

South Korea Urged to Adopt Strict Stablecoin Safeguards

14/09/2026

Parliamentary report recommends 100 percent reserves and a ‘systemically important’ designation to manage risks from new payment methods.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Widens Permitted Investments for Market Insiders

14/09/2026

The list of approved investments has been expanded for market insiders while retaining a ban on direct investment in equities to prevent conflicts of interest.

Market Risk

BOK Warns on Risks from Overseas Chip-Linked Derivatives

14/09/2026

BOK calls for stronger monitoring and long-term structural market reforms as leveraged hedge fund bets and surging ETF demand are credited with amplifying market volatility.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Bank Orders Action Over BDT 40m Embezzlement

14/09/2026

13 officials at Bangladesh Commerce Bank face disciplinary measures, including dismissal, after an investigation found funds were misappropriated as "hospitality expenses" to secure a large deposit.