Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Advances AML Efforts in Mining Sector

16/10/2026

PPATK has signed an agreement with a state mining holding company to combat green financial crime.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan State-Owned Asset Managers Agree Four-Way Merger

16/10/2026

Taiwan is set to consolidate four state-owned asset management companies into a single entity to strengthen their competitiveness against private-sector rivals.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines: Coins.ph Rejects Claims That its Operating Licence is At Risk

16/10/2026

The crypto exchange has rejected claims it could lose its operating licence over alleged ties to offshore gambling operators.

Structural Regulation

Thailand and Luxembourg Sign MoU to Connect Capital Markets

16/10/2026

Thailand and Luxembourg have signed an MOU to deepen financial sector ties, focusing on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Court Rules Chinese Law Governs Claims to $5bn in Seized Bitcoin

16/10/2026

UK High Court determined that Chinese law will govern ownership claims over 61,000 seized Bitcoin, complicating recovery efforts for thousands of fraud victims.

Structural Regulation

FSS Korea Outlines New Income Statement Requirements

16/10/2026

The new K-IFRS standard takes effect in 2027, changing income statement classifications, operating profit calculations and disclosures on management-defined performance measures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Unveils Measures to Enhance Investment Trust Governance

16/10/2026

The FSC has announced ten new measures to strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, and information disclosure for investment trusts.

Structural Regulation

Korea Upgrades Disclosure System to Enhance Shareholder Voting

16/10/2026

The regulator is expanding its Open DART platform and revamping the XBRL taxonomy to streamline corporate disclosures.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Plans Free Phones and Bank Accounts to Digitise Economy

16/10/2026

The initiative targets the estimated 30 percent of Indonesians who remain unbanked, with digital payments expected to improve social assistance delivery and broaden the state revenue base.