Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Extradites Alleged Leader of Cybercrime Group to Korea

18/05/2026

The suspect is accused of stealing personal data to drain financial and crypto accounts, with victims including business leaders and K-pop star Jungkook.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Appeals AUD 7 Million Penalty in Cigno, BSF Case

18/05/2026

ASIC has appealed a civil penalty against two firms and their directors, arguing it is insufficient for deterrence and seeks clarification on key legal points.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Amends ‘Qualified Buyer’ Rules to Include Exempt Securities

16/05/2026

The updated rules allow exempt securities in portfolio calculations, aiming to streamline regulations and encourage investment diversification.

Trade Based Money Laundering

BB Uncovers BDT 105 Million Trade Finance Fraud at Premier Bank

15/05/2026

Central bank found that a single branch facilitated the fraud scheme using inflated export orders and back-to-back letters of credit.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Vows Deeper Reforms After MSCI Index Deletions

15/05/2026

OJK frames stock removals as a consequence of a transparency drive, pledging to strengthen governance and liquidity to align with global standards.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former Senior Chinese Anti-Graft Inspector Indicted for Bribery

15/05/2026

Xu Chuanzhi, who led disciplinary inspections into state banks and security ministries, is accused of taking ‘particularly large’ bribes both during and after his tenure.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Pushes for More Semiconductor Listings on Domestic Exchange

14/05/2026

The government is creating a new pathway for chip firms to list on Bursa Malaysia, aiming to better reflect the nation’s industrial strength and boost the local market.

Liquidity Risk

Taiwan FSC Widens Scope of Liquid Assets for Money Trusts

14/05/2026

Taiwan's financial regulator has clarified that domestic and certain offshore money market funds can now be held as liquid assets by collective trusts.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Charges Ex-BNM Shariah Adviser in Trust Case

13/05/2026

Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar and a fellow director face seven charges related to the alleged misuse of funds intended for a Shariah-compliant glove manufacturing business.