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Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines SEC Flags Seven Unlicensed Crypto Platforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
The SEC has warned the public against seven unlicensed online trading platforms, threatening promoters with fines and lengthy prison sentences.

Enforcement
Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct
By Editors | 24/04/2026
Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.

AML / KYC
Australia: Sydney Lawyer Charged in Major Bank Fraud Investigation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
The arrest highlights a criminal syndicate's alleged infiltration of professional services, prompting wider regulatory scrutiny of mortgage fraud across Australian lenders.

Enforcement
APAC Regulators Join Global Crackdown on Unlawful Finfluencers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
Regulators in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and India have joined a 17-nation blitz targeting unlicensed online financial advice.

AML / KYC
US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks
By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026
A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.

Enforcement
Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.

Enforcement
China Removes Senior Financial Regulator Zhou Liang From Post
By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026
Zhou Liang's removal follows a high-profile corruption investigation launched last month, marking the latest development in Beijing's financial sector corruption crackdown.

Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes Tiered Penalty System for Illegal Share Sales
By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2026
The CSRC has released draft rules that classify violations and set out specific, tiered fines to crack down on irregular disposals by major shareholders.

Enforcement
India’s Fraud Office Summons Auditors in IndusInd Probe
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026
The investigation into alleged INR 20 billion accounting irregularities now includes major auditors associated with the bank over the past decade.

Enforcement
KoFIU Fines Casino Operator KRW 564 Million for AML Breaches
By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2026
KoFIU has sanctioned Kangwon Land for widespread AML/CFT deficiencies, ordering corrective action and imposing a KRW 564 million fine.
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