Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan: Sony Life Suspends 50 Employees as Fraud Probe Widens

21/10/2026

The FSA is weighing a business improvement order as Sony Life investigates potential misconduct affecting millions of customers.

Payments & Settlements

Bank of China Launches Sri Lanka's First RMB Clearing Bank

21/10/2026

The new facility allows direct rupee-renminbi settlements, bypassing the US dollar to reduce transaction costs and foreign exchange risks.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Updates Rules on Foreign Securities Advisory Services

21/10/2026

The FSC has issued updated guidelines specifying the types and credit rating requirements of foreign securities permitted for investment advisory services.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

India CBI Arrests SFIO Deputy Director in Bribery Probe

21/10/2026

The case involves allegations that an SFIO officer and private individuals demanded a bribe in exchange for a favourable outcome in a corporate fraud investigation.

Market Abuse

China Detains 200 Individuals in Bond-Trading Probe - Reports

21/10/2026

Chinese authorities have detained around 200 financial professionals in Wuxi amid an investigation into the suspected diversion of bond-trading profits.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Seeks to Include Insurance Data in Consolidated Account Statements

21/10/2026

The proposal would expand the electronic statement to cover insurance policies alongside investments, bank deposits and pension savings.

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.