Enforcement

Enforcement

China Revamps Integrity Rules for State-Owned Enterprise Leaders

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

The revised regulations expand their scope to cover enterprises under ‘actual control’ and introduce a 'negative list' of prohibited behaviours.

Securities / Derivatives

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

By Editors | 24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Sanctions

US Charges Three in $2.5bn Scheme to Divert AI Tech to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The indictment alleges executives and a broker used a Southeast Asian firm to bypass export controls on high-performance computer servers.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Prosecute Dozens More Suspects from Scam Compound Raids

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

A Phnom Penh court has charged 65 individuals arrested in a 10 March raid on a scam centre. A separate raid on 17 March saw a further 19 arrests.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Charges 83 in Major Online Trading Fraud; Payment Firm's Chair Implicated

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

Hanoi police have dismantled a fraudulent trading ring that defrauded investors of over VND 1.2 trillion, charging the chairman of a licensed e-wallet company.

Sanctions

EU Study Calls for New Global Rules to Address Organised Crime Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

European Parliament report urges the FATF to tackle illicit finance from state-linked criminal groups, highlighting gaps in international law.

Enforcement

RBI Fines HSBC for Lapses in Unclaimed Deposit Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

The penalty relates to the bank's failure to maintain a searchable database and assign reference numbers for unclaimed deposits.

AML / KYC

Global Raid Shuts 373,000 Dark Web Sites Run From China

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Chinese national allegedly ran a network offering fraudulent cybercrime services and taking payments in Bitcoin, prompting a 23-country crackdown.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Seeks Bank-Level Powers to Supervise Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The FSS has proposed direct sanctioning powers and stricter operational rules for virtual asset firms in a submission to parliament.