ENFORCEMENT

    Enforcement

    “Pokies” Operators in the Crosshairs as AUSTRAC Targets Dirty Money

    By Nathan Lynch | 01/08/2025

    AUSTRAC has shifted its enforcement focus to the “pokies” sector, as the Australian crackdown on casinos drives dirty money into pubs and clubs, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Expands Jane Street Probe to Include Local Partner Nuvama

    By Editors | 01/08/2025

    The 'survey' at Nuvama Wealth Management's offices is linked to its role as a trading partner for Jane Street, which has been under regulatory scrutiny.

    Enforcement

    Bangladesh: BSEC Bans Former Chairman for Life Over Bond Scams

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    The BSEC has also imposed multi-million dollar fines and sanctioned its own former leadership in a landmark enforcement action targeting market manipulation.

    Enforcement

    Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hit by Theft, Employee Arrested

    By Editors | 31/07/2025

    Police are investigating potential insider involvement after hackers siphoned off USD 44 million from the major Indian exchange.

    Trending

    Korea Launches Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

    A new multi-agency team will enforce a "one-strike out" policy with tougher penalties and enhanced surveillance to root out unfair trading.

    Enforcement

    BNM Fines Three Lenders for Regulatory Breaches

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

    The fines were imposed for breaches involving deficient AML controls, delayed sanctions screening, and banking service outages.

    Enforcement

    Ex-chair of Listed Firm Surrenders to Hong Kong's ICAC After 14 years

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    Li Songxiao, former head of Neo-China, faces charges of conspiracy to defraud over HKD 330 million in property deals that allegedly inflated the company's assets.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Sues Gaming Giant Mounties Over Alleged AML Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    AUSTRAC alleges systemic non-compliance with AML/CTF laws, highlighting the risks for regulated entities that outsource their compliance programmes.

    Enforcement

    Singapore's Seatrium to Pay $188m to Resolve Corruption Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

    The firm has signed a leniency agreement in Brazil and a DPA in Singapore related to ‘Operation Car Wash’.

    Enforcement

    SC Malaysia Charges Former Unit Trust Consultant with Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

    The consultant allegedly defrauded two investors by misrepresenting a unit trust investment, and used the funds for her personal investments.

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