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AML / KYC
SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026
Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

Enforcement
RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Alleged Collusive Asset Sales in India
By Editors | 11/03/2026
India's junior finance minister confirms the central bank is examining complaints alleging the lender sold assets linked to developers at discounted values.

Enforcement
ASIC Bans Another Adviser Over High-Risk Fund Advice
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026
ASIC has banned a financial adviser for providing inappropriate advice on high-risk investments to superannuation clients, amid a wider probe.

Enforcement
Korea FSS Sanctions Asset Managers for Control Failures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026
The FSS has fined two firms for breaches including the use of nominee accounts and failures in shareholder reporting.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Proposes Changes to Crypto Market Investigation Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026
The FSC plans to expand its unfair trading investigation committee and adjust criteria for imposing penalties on misconduct.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Pakistan Establishes Permanent Legal Basis for Crypto Regulator
By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2026
The new law formalises PVARA's powers, sets strict licensing mandates, and introduces severe penalties for non-compliance, fulfilling a key IMF condition.

AML / KYC
Financial Crime is Scaling Faster than Institutions Meant to Stop It
By Bradley Maclean | 10/03/2026
Experts at Risk Ready APAC 2026 warn that AI enabled scams are moving faster than legacy compliance and enforcement models can respond.
Enforcement
KoFIU Proposes Six-Month Suspension, CEO Reprimand for Bithumb
By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026
KoFIU cites AML failures, including dealings with unregistered overseas crypto platforms, ahead of a final decision expected on 16 March.

AML / KYC
Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026
A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

Fintech / Regtech
FSS Korea Announces 2026 Work Plan to Combat Financial Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026
FSS details its plan to combat fraud, including potential no-fault liability for financial institutions and enhanced AML supervision.
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