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    Anti-Money Laundering

    BOT, Financial Sector Join Forces to Fight Illicit Finance

    14/09/2026

    The central bank and 11 industry bodies have launched a new framework to strengthen defences, enhance data sharing, and create "bottlenecks" for criminal proceeds.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSA Japan to Deploy AI in Supervision, Shift Focus to Business Viability

    14/09/2026

    AI will be used to free up staff for on-site inspections as it moves away from a compliance checklist approach, FSA Commissioner Yutaka Ito said.

    KYC & CDD

    India's Fraud Investigation Office Recommends Probe Into Xiaomi

    14/09/2026

    The proposed investigation would scrutinise Xiaomi's compliance with foreign investment rules, its business model, and fund flows.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Hong Kong ICAC Charges Former HKEX VP in Anti-Corruption Probe

    14/09/2026

    The ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive for failing to declare assets as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines Directs Banks to Prepare for 2027 FATF Review

    14/09/2026

    The BSP has urged financial institutions to cooperate fully ahead of a crucial assessment of the country's AML framework.

    KYC & CDD

    eMudhra Becomes LEI Validation Agent as Indian Adoption Surges

    14/09/2026

    The appointment integrates LEI issuance into eMudhra's existing identity verification and client onboarding processes.

    Market Abuse

    Vietnam Tightens Trading Surveillance for FTSE Index Rebalancing

    14/09/2026

    New rules from VNX aim to detect market manipulation as the country prepares for its emerging market upgrade on 21 September.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Korea Life Insurance Association Deploys AI for Complaints and Ad Reviews

    14/09/2026

    The industry body is rolling out AI systems to handle consumer complaints and advertising compliance, with plans to expand to 17 projects by 2027.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes Law to Toughen Tax Rules, Target Adviser Misconduct

    14/09/2026

    Australia's new law introduces stronger penalties for tax adviser misconduct and aligns foreign resident capital gains tax with OECD norms.

    Credit Risk

    Vietnam Directs Central Bank to Speed Up Resolution of Failed Bank

    14/09/2026

    A new government resolution instructs the SBV to enhance its early warning system and accelerate the restructuring of weak banks.

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