Enforcement

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

AML / KYC

Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.

Enforcement

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tighter Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.

Enforcement

HK Police Arrest 82 in HK$40 Billion Money Laundering Probe

By Editors | 04/08/2025

A triad-led syndicate is accused of defrauding banks of over HKD 1 billion and laundering proceeds from illegal activities through a trustee services firm.