Enforcement

Securities / Derivatives

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Codifies Enforcement with New Securities, Futures Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

The CSRC releases comprehensive rules standardising regulatory measures, enhancing procedural rights while retaining emergency powers to contain market risks.

Market Infrastructure

China’s Revised Cyber Law Enters into Force with Stricter AI, Penalty Rules

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Financial institutions face fines of up to CNY 10 million under a new tiered penalty regime effective 1 January.

Enforcement

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

Enforcement

BNM Fines 11 Money Services Firms for Regulatory Breaches

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia has penalised multiple money services businesses for failures relating to AML/CDD, capital shortfalls, and reporting.

Enforcement

Vietnam Sets New Penalties for Gold, FX, and Banking Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New decree introduces a tiered penalty system for violations in gold, foreign currency, corporate bonds, and deposit-taking, effective February 2026.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.