ENFORCEMENT

AML / KYC

India’s ED Summons Anil Ambani, Probes Yes Bank Loan Process

By Editors | 04/08/2025

Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged INR 30 billion loan fraud, focusing on procedural violations, a suspected quid pro quo, and related financial irregularities

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Settles Data Sharing Case with NSE for $4.6m

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

The exchange was found to have shared unpublished price-sensitive information through a subsidiary, in violation of insider trading rules.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Files Criminal Charges Against Easypeso Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The SEC filed charges against 173 employees of the operator, saying they violated consumer protection, data privacy and cybercrime laws through abusive debt collection tactics.

Fintech / Regtech

India's SFIO Completes Probe into Chinese-Linked Digital Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

Prosecution is likely to be initiated in 33 cases, after the SFIO uncovered fraud, concealment of beneficial ownership, and predatory lending practices.

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.