Structural Regulation

India Promotes Pension Scheme for Gig Workers Under New Framework

19/08/2026

PFRDA is encouraging platform workers to join the NPS with flexible contributions to boost retirement savings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Flags Dozens of Fraudulent Websites Impersonating HashKey

19/08/2026

The regulator has added 65 imposter websites to its alert list after they were reported by the licensed crypto exchange, warning of potential scams.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Tighten Price Controls for Non-Structured Products

19/08/2026

The move, aimed at reducing order input errors, will see the price deviation threshold for most securities reduced from nine to five times the nominal price.

PEPs & Sanctions

Canada Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Hormuz Blockade

19/08/2026

The measures target five senior officials for their role in obstructing the critical waterway, citing threats to global trade and energy security.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank Scraps Two-Year Limit for Bank Administrators

19/08/2026

BB has removed a key provision in the Bank Company Act, giving it indefinite control over banks with dissolved boards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Jails Delio CEO for 15 Years in Crypto Fraud Case

18/08/2026

The head of the collapsed crypto lender was convicted of a KRW 70 billion fraud, though acquitted of a larger charge due to a procedural error.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea FSS to Probe Bithumb Over Altcoin Withdrawal Delays

18/08/2026

The review follows a more than 13-hour delay in processing a user’s withdrawal, raising questions about the exchange’s operational reliability and compliance.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-SFC Manager Over Unauthorised Data Access

18/08/2026

The ICAC has charged a former manager from the SFC’s enforcement division following a joint investigation into dishonest computer use.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Launches First Phase of Backbone Network Upgrade

18/08/2026

Following a successful first phase launch on 10 August, HKEX has confirmed the schedule for the second phase of its major network upgrade.