Enforcement

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Probes Major Cyberattack on National Credit Hub, Urges FI Compliance

    By Mark Johnston | 13/09/2025

    Regulators launch investigation after hackers claim to have stolen data on most of the population; financial institutions told to review cybersecurity standards.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines AMLC to Probe Casinos Over Officials' Laundering Scheme

    By Editors | 12/09/2025

    Investigation follows a senator's allegations that former public works officials laundered nearly PHP 1 billion through at least 13 gaming venues.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC’s Retreat in Entain Case Highlights Complexity of Compliance

    By Nathan Lynch | 12/09/2025

    AUSTRAC’s rare retreat in the Entain civil enforcement action highlights the AML/CTF Act’s complexity, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea Staff Fined for Repeated Violations of Trading Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    The regulator has penalised seven staff members for violating securities trading rules, adding to nearly 100 similar breaches recorded among its employees over the past five years

    AML / KYC

    1MDB: Malaysia Recovers $8.57m Linked to Jho Low

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    This is part of global 1MDB recovery efforts that have so far brought back more than MYR 31 billion in misappropriated assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indian Court Orders SEBI to Explain Withheld Documents in Jane Street Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    The SAT has asked SEBI to explain why it cannot share more records with Jane Street, and to pause hearings with the firm until November.

    Enforcement

    MAS Bars Former AIA Representative for Mis-selling Complex Products

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    MAS imposed a three-year prohibition order after finding that the Insurance representative recommended unsuitable products without assessing the client’s financial situation.

    AML / KYC

    US Fed Ends 2019 Enforcement Action Against Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui

    By Editors | 10/09/2025

    The action, imposed over AML control deficiencies, has been terminated, potentially clearing a path for the lender's US expansion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore’s GovTech Steps Up Singpass Security to Combat Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    GovTech’s anti-fraud team has introduced real-time facial verification on the national digital ID app to counter cyber intrusions and protect users.

    Enforcement

    Global Banks Pay $8.3 Million to Settle CFTC Compliance Probes

    By Editors | 09/09/2025

    Settlements with Citigroup, UBS, and others are the first result of a new CFTC 'enforcement sprint' initiative tackling non-fraud cases.

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