Enforcement

Enforcement

SEBI Accuses EY, PwC Executives of Insider Trading in Yes Bank Deal

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

SEBI has issued show-cause notices to executives from EY, PwC and private equity firms Carlyle and Advent, alleging insider trading linked to Yes Bank’s USD 1.1 billion share sale in 2022.

Enforcement

Korea’s FSS Initiates Sanction Proceedings Against Stonebridge Capital

By Mark Johnston | 27/01/2026

The regulator has issued an inspection opinion letter to the private equity firm, casting doubt over its current fundraising targets.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Shin Kong Life for Control and Data Breaches

By Editors | 27/01/2026

The insurer was penalised for significant internal control failures in its real estate operations and for violating data protection laws.

Enforcement

India’s Enforcement Directorate Arrest Two in BitConnect Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

The two individuals were detained under the PMLA, and INR 21.7 billion in assets linked to the multi-layered BitConnect scheme were frozen.

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.