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Enforcement
OJK Empowers Itself to Sue Financial Firms, Tightens Criminal Enforcement Pact
By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026
Indonesia’s financial regulator establishes institutional standing to litigate for consumer redress and updates criminal prosecution protocols with the Attorney General.

Enforcement
Korea’s FSS Signals Tougher Oversight on Private Equity Firms
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026
At a meeting, FSS Governor Lee said say regulatory intervention is necessary to ensure PE managers strengthen self-regulatory capabilities and adopt responsible investment culture.

Enforcement
Indian Authorities Bust Investment Scam Linked to Cambodia
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026
Fraudsters used fake trading platforms and international contacts to cheat investors, then funneling the money through Indian bank accounts to handlers in Cambodia.

Enforcement
Korea to Legislate for Policy Fund Consultants, Offer Whistleblower Rewards
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026
The measures aim to formalise the sector and curb illegal activities like document forgery in the state-backed SME financing system.

Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Crackdown Secures A$40m in Refunds for Retail CFD Investors
By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026
A regulator's review of 52 issuers found significant compliance breaches, leading to refunds for more than 38,000 retail investors and sector-wide changes.

Enforcement
Korea Refers Chinese Nationals to Prosecutors in $102m Crypto Laundering Case
By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026
Customs officials allege the group disguised illicit funds as medical fees, highlighting Seoul’s enforcement-led approach to cross-border digital assets.

Enforcement
RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026
The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea Fines Six Financial Firms Including GIC for Naked Short Selling
By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026
The penalties are the first large-scale enforcement action since short selling resumed, signalling a zero-tolerance stance on illegal trades.

Enforcement
China Pledges ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegal Activity to Ensure Market Stability
By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026
The CSRC vows to rigorously punish speculation and manipulation following work conference, approving margin hike to curb risks.

Enforcement
Korea FSS Launches Probe into Card Firms After Shinhan Data Leak
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026
The industry-wide inspection follows a leak of nearly 200,000 pieces of personal data by Shinhan Card employees, prompting a review of internal controls.
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