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AI Risk & Governance
Koscom to Launch AI and English Data Services for Foreign Investors
04/08/2026
Koscom is launching new tools to reduce information asymmetry and support the government's capital market globalisation policy.
Anti-Money Laundering
Hitachi and 17 FIs Complete Crypto AML Pilot Project in Japan
04/08/2026
The pilot was completed under the FSA's fintech hub, aiming to create a collaborative model for monitoring crypto transactions.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Opens Retail Access to XRP via Licensed Exchange OSL
04/08/2026
OSL Digital Securities has begun offering XRP trading to retail investors, expanding its regulated digital asset offerings.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Finalises 22% Crypto Tax for 2027 Despite Opposition
03/08/2026
The government has confirmed the long-delayed tax will proceed, despite parliamentary opposition and concerns over its impact on declining trading volumes.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Philippines in Talks to Link QR Payment Systems
03/08/2026
The collaboration aims to streamline cross-border retail payments and promote the use of local currencies for trade and tourism between the two nations.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Caps Digital Transfers for Youth Accounts to Fight Fraud
03/08/2026
The BOT is imposing new daily limits on bank and e-money accounts for under-18s to curb their increasing use as mule accounts for financial crime.
Trading & Investment
Korean FSS Clarifies Rules for Stock Repatriation Scheme
03/08/2026
The FSS has clarified key tax rules for its Reshoring Investment Account scheme amid signs the programme's momentum is slowing.
Liquidity Risk
Philippine Central Bank Sets Deadline for Foreign Borrowing Plans
03/08/2026
The BSP has reminded resident entities to submit their foreign borrowing plans for late 2026 and all of 2027 by 30 September.
Supervision & Enforcement
BNM Fines Insurer Over Prolonged CEO Vacancy
03/08/2026
The insurer was penalised for breaching the Financial Services Act after leaving its CEO role vacant for 16 months.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Central Bank Sets Informal Cap on Dollar Rate
03/08/2026
The move comes amid rising import payment pressure and runs counter to IMF recommendations for a market-based exchange rate regime.
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