Enforcement

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Proposes Family Cards for Minors, Digital Merchant Verification

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

FSC launches consultation on amendments to the Specialised Credit Finance Business Act, targeting March 2026 for implementation.

Enforcement

Former China Construction Bank Executive VP Sentenced to Jail

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The former exec was also fined CNY 4.1 million after a court found that he accepted bribes and issued loans that caused "heavy losses" to the bank.

Enforcement

Australian Fund Manager Jailed for 6 Years in Insider Trading Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The case is the first major outcome for ASIC's new specialist insider trading team, which was established in late September 2024.

Enforcement

Korea to Prosecute NH Securities Staff Over Unfair Trading Gains

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The regulator alleges current and former employees used non-public information, part of a wider ring that netted KRW 3.27 billion.

Enforcement

Australian Financial Advisor Jailed for AUD 1 Mln Client Fraud

By Editors | 26/01/2026

Paul Anthony Torre was sentenced to six years for stealing from clients' retirement funds.

Enforcement

CSRC Penalises Fund Managers in Dividend Tax Arbitrage Crackdown

By Editors | 26/01/2026

The CSRC has suspended several firms for helping institutional investors to improperly exploit tax-free dividends from bond funds.

Enforcement

Malaysia Reports Highest Scam Losses in 2025: Home Ministry

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The Home Ministry said enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and legal amendments are being strengthened as financial fraud continues to surge.

Enforcement

Korea’s FTC Fines Major Banks KRW 272 billion for LTV Collusion

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

KFTC ruled that four lenders exchanged sensitive information to restrict competition in the secured loan market, prompting legal challenges.

Enforcement

Former HSBC Manager Admits to Account Opening for Bribes Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The case, brought by the ICAC, involves illicit payments for opening accounts, some of which were later flagged for money laundering risk by the bank.