Cryptocurrency

Korea Warns Against Offshore Perpetual Futures Linked to Domestic Stocks

21/10/2026

Regulators have warned investors about ultra-high-risk perpetual futures on offshore platforms, threatening strict action against illegal operations.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Updates Reportable Situations Dashboard with FY26 Breach Data

21/10/2026

ASIC has published its latest reportable situations data, revealing over 11,800 breaches and AUD 231 million in customer losses during the financial year.

CBDCs

India, Japan Explore Fintech Framework and CBDC Cooperation

21/10/2026

India’s Finance Minister held talks with her Japanese counterpart to deepen bilateral financial ties, focusing on fintech, CBDCs, and cross-border payments.

Trading & Investment

FSS Probes ETF Weighting Practices at Korea Investment Management

21/10/2026

The FSS is investigating Korea Investment Management over ETF weighting discrepancies, while also preparing to inspect its retail branches for potential mis-selling.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India's PFRDA Launches Unified Digital Pension Platform

21/10/2026

The platform consolidates access across three recordkeeping agencies, allowing subscribers to manage accounts, track investments and enrol digitally, with additional services planned in phases.

Custody & Infrastructure

National Bank of Bahrain Explores BHD Settlement on Partior Blockchain

21/10/2026

The proposed integration would allow the Bahraini dinar to be settled through Partior’s multi-bank blockchain network, subject to operational requirements and regulatory assessment.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Consolidates Licensing Rules for Forex and Gold Dealers

20/10/2026

New circular brings together licensing, foreign exchange transactions, gold imports, AML/CFT compliance and reporting requirements under a unified framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Cancels MWL Credit Licence, Bans Fourteenth Adviser

20/10/2026

ASIC has cancelled MWL Financial Services' credit licence following a compensation payment and banned another former adviser.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Orders Banks to Cut Deposit and Lending Rates, Tighten Risk Controls

20/10/2026

The State Bank of Vietnam has mandated deposit and lending rate cuts to ease borrowing costs and drive double-digit economic growth.