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Enforcement
Australia Federal Court Penalises FIIG Securities for Cybersecurity Failures
By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026
The Federal Court has ordered the fixed-income specialist to pay AUD 2.5 million for inadequate cybersecurity controls following a major data breach.

Enforcement
NZ Insurer FMG to Pay NZD 2.1m, Remediate Millions for Misleading Customers
By Editors | 10/02/2026
New Zealand's FMG has admitted to fair dealing breaches after an FMA investigation found it overcharged thousands of customers for years.

Securities / Derivatives
China Regulator Uncovers Major Violations in 2025 IPO Inspections
By Editors | 10/02/2026
Two firms and their intermediary institutions face investigation for suspected fraud, while the CSRC notes a sharp drop in companies withdrawing applications upon inspection, signalling improved filing quality.

AML / KYC
Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers
By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026
The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks

Enforcement
Korea FSS Sanctions Insurance Agencies for Sales Misconduct
By Editors | 09/02/2026
FSS issues multi-billion won fine and business suspension for illegal commissions, along with other penalties for improper policy churning.
Enforcement
Korea Probes Bithumb After $43 Billion Bitcoin Payout Error
By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026
The incident, which caused a flash crash and revealed the crediting of "phantom" coins, has exposed internal control failures at Bithumb.

Fintech / Regtech
Korea FSS Penalises Major Insurer for IT Governance Failures
By Editors | 09/02/2026
Insurer fined KRW 124 million for widespread failures, including unencrypted customer data, system errors, and unauthorised employee access to information

Securities / Derivatives
HK Investors Join Legal Action Against Switzerland Over AT1 Losses
By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026
A group that lost USD 130 million in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds is joining a treaty-based arbitration claim against the Swiss government.

Enforcement
Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report
By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026
TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

Enforcement
Korea Probes Bithumb Over Misleading Liquidity Claims
By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2026
KFTC investigates allegations that Bithumb exaggerated its market position and unfairly altered conditions for a cash giveaway promotion.
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