Enforcement

Enforcement

Singapore Court Charges Metals Exchange, Director Over Unlicensed Payment Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The court has charged the Singapore Precious Metals Exchange and its director over alleged unlicensed handling of overseas fund transfers.

AML / KYC

Global Leaders Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Organised Crime-Driven Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

Experts from banking, tech and law enforcement call for a shift to prevention, warning that AI can be exploited by bad actors as a "force multiplier" for fraud.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit into Fintech Giant Airwallex

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

AUSTRAC cited concerns over transaction monitoring and potential criminal exploitation, including for online child sexual abuse payments.

Enforcement

Korean Regulators Engaged in Public Feud Over Investigative Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Discussions on granting the FSS broader investigative rights are ongoing, but face internal disagreement over their scope.

Enforcement

PBOC Fines Yinsheng Payment in Signal of Continued Sector Scrutiny

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2026

Yinsheng Payment has been fined over CNY 15 million, its third major penalty, signalling continued strict supervision of China's payments sector.

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

The Tohoku Local Finance Bureau has accused the credit union of providing false reports and making false statements to authorities.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Hits Influencer with CNY 88.5M Fine in Market Crackdown

By Editors | 22/01/2026

The CSRC penalised a social media personality for a 'pump-and-dump' scheme as part of its 'zero-tolerance' enforcement drive.

Enforcement

Indonesia: OJK Gains Civil Lawsuit Powers, Deepens Synergy with Prosecutors

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

OJK can now sue on behalf of consumers and has renewed a pact with the Attorney General's Office to tackle complex financial crime.

Enforcement

Korea Launches "Special Management Period" for Saemaeul Geumgo Credit Cooperatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.