Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Charges Nvidia, Supermicro Staff Over China Chip Smuggling

01/09/2026

Indictments in Taiwan over an illegal AI server export scheme highlight potential gaps in the island's export control enforcement framework.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Mandates Stronger AML Frameworks for Financial Sector

01/09/2026

Regulators have directed financial firms to conduct regular risk assessments and bolster governance, launching a new multi-agency task force to oversee implementation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Regulators Arrest 15, Suspend Qualification in Exam Fraud Probe

01/09/2026

The IA has suspended a key professional designation for licensing after a joint police raid uncovered an alleged cheating scheme.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Indonesian Lawmakers Vow to Pass Asset Forfeiture Bill Amid Protests

01/09/2026

Parliamentary leaders have promised to pass the long-delayed anti-corruption legislation by 15 December or resign, following a demonstration in the nation's capital.

Credit Risk

China Fines Bohai Bank and Wealth Unit Over CNY 62 Million

01/09/2026

China’s NFRA has fined Bohai Bank and its wealth subsidiary for imprudent lending, irregular investments, and inaccurate disclosures.

Structural Regulation

India's IFSCA Extends ISIN Deadline for GIFT City Units

01/09/2026

The regulator has pushed back the deadline for financial units to obtain new securities identifiers from an IFSC-based depository, citing stakeholder feedback.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea to Mandate Bank Inclusion Chiefs After Hana's Lead

01/09/2026

Regulators are defining a formal "CIFO" role to strengthen support for vulnerable customers, following a pioneering appointment by a major financial group.

Cryptocurrency

FSC Korea Resists Calls to End 'One-Exchange-One-Bank' Crypto Rule

01/09/2026

Lawmakers have been told that any move to allow crypto exchanges multiple banking partners is premature, citing unverified AML risks and market structure concerns.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Launches New Financing Facility to Support SME Lending

01/09/2026

The central bank has partnered with 17 commercial banks to provide low-cost financing to revive struggling SMEs.