Enforcement

    Sanctions

    Silver’s Surge Demands a New Approach to Managing Laundering Risks

    By Nathan Lynch | 28/01/2026

    With silver reaching all-time highs, financial crime experts warn that the metal’s growing “value density” and lower regulatory scrutiny are making it an attractive alternative for illicit transactions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Prosecutors Lose KRW 70b in Seized Bitcoin to Phishing

    By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2026

    Incident highlights custodial risks for digital assets amid recent Supreme Court ruling classifying crypto as seizeable ‘electronic property’.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFC Sets Feb 2026 Deadline for Migration to New STR Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2026

    The regulator has mandated a transition to the new STREAMS 2 platform, detailing submission methods and a blackout period.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Suspends Rep for Concealing HK$3.4bn in Personal Trades

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    The SFC action highlights requirements for firms to monitor employee trading under the Code of Conduct after a decade of concealment.

    Enforcement

    US SEC Moves to Serve Summons on Adani Bypassing Indian Authorities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

    The SEC has sought court approval to directly serve legal summons on Gautam and Sagar Adani, amid allegations linked to a cross-border corruption probe.

    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.

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