Enforcement

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Urges Stronger Controls After Lotte Card Data Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The FSS has called for tighter internal safeguards and expedited consumer protection following a data leak at Lotte Card that went undetected for 17 days.

Enforcement

Singapore Invokes OCHA in First Directive to Meta over Facebook Scam Ads

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

The move marks Singapore’s first use of new online harm powers, targeting a surge in scams impersonating senior officials that cost victims SGD 126 million in H1 2025.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea Imposes First Unfair Trading Penalty in Crypto Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

The FSC has imposed its first fine on unfair virtual asset trading and referred suspects to prosecutors for market manipulation and fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Probes Alleged Insider Trading Involving SFC, HKEX Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The investigation focuses on whether staff at the SFC and HKEX leaked market-sensitive information involving dozens of listed companies.

Fintech / Regtech

Kakao Risks Losing Control of Kakao Bank Over Regulatory Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

A potential criminal penalty could force the tech giant to sell down its majority stake in its digital bank due to shareholder eligibility rules.

Enforcement

BSP Imposes "Maximum Penalties" on Supervisors in Ethics Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The BSP formally dismissed two supervisors for their alleged involvement in falsifying attendance records and disqualified them from public service.

AML / KYC

Luxembourg Fines Alipay Europe for AML Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The CSSF identified significant failures in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and outsourcing oversight at the electronic money institution.

AML / KYC

SFC Bans Former UBS Director for Life Over Money Laundering Conviction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The SFC has permanently barred Suen Kin-wing following convictions for laundering over HKD 134 million and breaching court injunctions.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Fines Revolut Payments for Late IFTI Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

AUSTRAC said Revolut Payments self-disclosed the reporting failures and subsequently implemented remedial controls.