Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Charged Over Undeclared Assets

31/08/2026

Former PM Ismail Sabri pleaded not guilty to the charge, which is linked to a wider probe into his administration's "Keluarga Malaysia" promotional campaign.

Structural Regulation

Australia: FSC Pushes for Deeper Overhaul of Super Fund Reporting Rules

31/08/2026

The Financial Services Council is urging APRA to go further in simplifying reporting standards, calling for the complete removal of a key asset allocation standard.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Unveils New AI System to Enhance Graft Probes

31/08/2026

The ICAC has showcased a new AI-powered enforcement system at a UN conference, signalling a deeper push into technology-driven investigations.

Credit Risk

Japanese Regulator Probes Risks of Ultra-Long Home Loans

31/08/2026

The FSA is increasing scrutiny of 50-year mortgages, concerned that rising home prices are exposing households to excessive debt and interest rate risks.

Market Abuse

Korean Authorities Probe Accounting Firm in Insider Trading Case

31/08/2026

A joint financial crimes task force has raided the mid-sized firm over allegations its executives profited from non-public client information.

Liquidity Risk

Bank Indonesia Overhauls Reserve Rules to Curb Sovereign Debt Hoarding

31/08/2026

A new scheme is being introduced to penalise banks for holding excess government paper and unlock liquidity for real-sector lending.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Regulators Flag Concerns on Payments Modernisation, ASX Governance

31/08/2026

The Payments System Board has put the industry on notice over payments reform and flagged ongoing concerns about ASX's governance and risk management.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japanese Exchanges Censure Moomoo for Compliance Failures

31/08/2026

The online brokerage Moomoo Securities Japan was disciplined for failings concerning its NISA product sales, customer treatment, and risk management.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Seeks Legal Recognition for Fractional Shares in India

31/08/2026

The proposal could make high-priced stocks more accessible to retail investors, but concerns over voting rights and minority protections remain a key hurdle.