Enforcement

Enforcement

ASIC Probing Collapse of Three Managed Investment Schemes

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2025

An investigation is underway into the failure of several managed investment schemes that has left over 12,000 Australians facing significant retirement losses.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Sanctions Securities Chairman Over Collusive Trading Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 06/08/2025

South Korea’s FSS has sanctioned the chairman of Yuhwa Securities over collusive trading and misleading stock buyback practices.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Examines Proposal for Unexplained Wealth Law

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The government is studying a proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders to combat corruption but will move slowly to avoid unintended consequences.

Enforcement

South Korea Crypto CEO Gets Second Jail Term for Fraud

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The head of the collapsed Bitsonic exchange has been convicted of a new fraud scheme while already serving a seven-year sentence for a larger case of market manipulation.

Enforcement

Former Taiwan Regulator Jailed Over Decade-Old 'Vulture' Case

By Editors | 06/08/2025

A former FSC bureau chief has been sentenced to over four years for leaking confidential probe details in a 2005 market manipulation scheme.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Enforcement

Korea to Ease Corporate Penalties, Reform Regulations to Spur Growth

By Editors | 06/08/2025

A new government task force plans to replace some criminal punishments for executives with financial penalties to foster a business-friendly environment.

Enforcement

APRA Imposes Capital Add-On on Insurer Keyinvest

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

APRA says KeyInvest must hold an extra AUD 5.5 million in capital and overhaul its board following a review that found deficiencies within its risk management framework.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Chair Calls for "Structural Reforms" Amid Jane Street Probe

By Editors | 05/08/2025

The regulator aims to bolster market integrity and protect small investors from unfair practices in India's derivatives market.