Enforcement

Enforcement

Indonesian Police Raid Shinhan Unit in Market Manipulation Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

Authorities raided the brokerage’s Jakarta headquarters over suspected IPO-linked stock manipulation, as the OJK backed police efforts to protect market integrity.

Enforcement

Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

Enforcement

Korea's Dunamu Under Probe for Allegedly Hindering Market Competition

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

South Korean regulators are probing whether Dunamu unfairly restricted trading of its unlisted shares to its own platform, hindering competitors.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Fines Five Brokerages KRW 3b for ELS Mis-Selling

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

Regulators have fined five firms and outlined specific sales practice violations at each, from bypassing recording rules to improper advertising.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Eyes Update to Cybercrime Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Report recommends five new cyber-dependent offences, expanded jurisdiction, and a formal accreditation regime for cybersecurity practitioners.

Enforcement

Australia Fines Foreign Investors A$14 Million Over Critical Minerals Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

This is the first case brought by a government leader under Australia's foreign investment laws since their introduction in 1975.

Enforcement

India Dismantles Cybercrime Rings Laundering Millions via Crypto, Real Estate

By Editors | 03/02/2026

Indian agencies, with FBI and Interpol support, have raided networks using call centres and crypto to defraud international victims.

Enforcement

New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Japanese Insurer for Overcharging Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance overcharged more than 5,000 customers due to system failures, prompting a regulatory call for better industry-wide controls.

AML / KYC

FSC Korea to Double Pool of Appointed AML Sanctions Committee Experts

By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

The FSC has proposed expanding its sanctions committee to handle a rising caseload and ensure diverse expertise in deliberations.