ENFORCEMENT

Enforcement

Court Dismisses Challenge to Malaysia’s Insider Trading Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

The High Court dismissed a civil suit by a former company executive who challenged the constitutionality of Malaysia’s insider trading law.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Probes Financial Firms Over ETF Sales

By Editors | 19/05/2025

Taiwan’s FSC investigates 20 firms over allegations that they put excessive pressure on staff to meet sales quotas.

Enforcement

SEBI Investigates Jane Street in Market Manipulation Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

SEBI is investigating Jane Street’s India and Singapore arms following complaints from fund managers about its trading strategies.

Enforcement

Former TSE Employee and Father Sentenced in Insider Trading Case

By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2025

Both were sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined after being convicted of insider trading.

Enforcement

AUSTRAC Fines Cointree for Late Suspicious Transaction Reports

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2025

Crypto exchange penalised for failing to submit SMRs on time on four occasions. AUSTRAC CEO said timely reporting is critical.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Strengthen Scrutiny of Online Loan Platforms

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

The FSS will boost oversight of loan platforms after a review found unfair practices including misleading advertising.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Issues Order to Suruga Bank Over Loan Misconduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The bank is under pressure to explain delays in resolving fraudulent real estate loans issued prior to 2018.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Audit of Mercedes Benz Financial Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

Almost 90 percent of non-bank lenders and financiers did not report a single suspicious matter to AUSTRAC in 2024.