Enforcement

    Enforcement

    MAS Fines Singlife Financial Advisers, Issues POs Over Supervisory Lapses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

    MAS took regulatory action against Singlife Financial Advisers and several former employees over recruitment lapses and product mis-selling breaches.

    Enforcement

    HKPF Deepens Anti-Scam Cooperation with Regional Partners

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    Police chief met with counterparts from four key Asian nations to discuss closer collaboration on combating scams, as a major security forum pledges joint action on online fraud.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Police Bust HKD 66 Million Laundering Ring

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    Syndicate allegedly used over 30 stooge accounts at both traditional and virtual banks, operating from hotel rooms to process illicit funds.

    Enforcement

    China Lifts Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Banker After US Talks

    By Editors | 21/09/2025

    Chenyue Mao, a Chinese-born US citizen, was placed under an exit ban earlier this year during a business trip to China.

    Enforcement

    Australian Senator Demands 'Heads on Spikes' Over Super Fund Collapses

    By Editors | 21/09/2025

    The failure of funds threatening AUD 1 billion in investor savings has put Australia's corporate regulator under pressure over its enforcement speed and effectiveness.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Clears Adani Group on Key Hindenburg Allegations

    By Editors | 20/09/2025

    SEBI found no breach of related-party rules in specific Hindenburg claims, citing the regulatory definition in place at the time of the transactions.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Issues Stop Orders on La Trobe Credit Fund Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

    ASIC has halted retail investment into three credit products, citing deficient target market determinations under its design and distribution obligations.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea Demands CEO Accountability After Lotte Card Data Breach

    By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

    FSS Korea governor warns of “zero-tolerance” and severe penalties for cybersecurity failures following a string of hacking incidents.

    Big Picture

    Korea to Overhaul Corporate Crime Laws, Ease “Breach of Trust” Penalties

    By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

    The government plans to reform thousands of economic criminal penalties to spur investment and remove “regulatory spider webs” hindering business.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea Expands PE Fund Probe, Targeting Pension Fund Links

    By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

    South Korea’s financial regulator is intensifying inspections of private equity fund managers, signalling a new focus on social responsibility.

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