Enforcement

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Insurance Authority Fines Three Brokers for AML Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The action follows an investigation that found deficiencies in customer due diligence and record-keeping, amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the sector.

Enforcement

NZ Court Fines CBA-Owned ASB Bank for Overcharging Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The court found that prolonged system and process failures led to thousands of customers being overcharged for banking and insurance products.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Introduces Mechanism to Nullify Predatory Loans

By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

South Korea’s FSS has introduced a mechanism to nullify ultra-high interest loan agreements, providing victims with official certification to halt illegal debt collection.

AML / KYC

Thai Police Request Interpol Notice for Alleged KuCoin Money Launderer

By Mark Johnston | 08/03/2026

Thailand has requested an Interpol Red Notice for a fugitive businessman accused of laundering funds through cryptocurrency exchanges and regional scam networks.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong AFRC Fines Audit Firms in First-Ever AML Disciplinary Actions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The AFRC sanctioned a PIE auditor and two smaller firms for failures in customer due diligence, risk assessments, and sanctions screening.

AML / KYC

Australia’s Federal Court Finds Two Star Execs Breached Duties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

A landmark judgment clears seven non-executive directors but finds two senior executives failed in their duties regarding money laundering risks.

Enforcement

Malaysia Expands National Scam Response Centre to 24 Hour Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The move aims to freeze stolen funds faster as authorities reveal syndicates can drain accounts in under 10 minutes.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Freezes $859m in Shares in Mirae Asset Manipulation Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Regulators allege a 7,150 percent price surge in BEBS shares was driven by insider trading, IPO manipulation and fictitious transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s FSA Reviews Memecoin Using PM’s Name, Takaichi Denies Involvement

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Japan’s FSA is investigating potential rule breaches after a Solana-based memecoin linked to PM Sanae Takaichi briefly surged in value and then collapsed.