Enforcement

Enforcement

FSS Korea to Commence Inspections on Lenders, Debt Collectors

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The inspections on lenders, debt collectors, and online loan brokers aim to curb abusive collection tactics and illegal private lending.

Fintech / Regtech

Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

Enforcement

KRX Proposes Individual-Based Monitoring to Curb Illegal Trading

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

The bourse operator plans a new data submission requirement for members to better detect links between accounts held by individuals.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Fines Dunamu and Other Fintechs for Sandbox Breaches

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Firms operating unlisted stock and fractional investment platforms penalised for failing to meet investor protection and advertising conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Suspends Mount Peak Securities Over Capital Violations

By Editors | 18/08/2025

The brokerage is the second to be suspended this year, with CMIC citing grave violations of securities laws and imposing strict trading prohibitions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Flags Surge in Enforcement, Difficult Dues in Annual Report

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

SEBI's annual report reveals a spike in settlement pleas and inspections amid record capital raising and mounting unrecovered penalties.

Enforcement

BFIU Probes Three Former Central Bank Governors in Corruption Inquiry

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

The FIU has ordered banks to provide account details for three former governors and six deputies at the request of the Anti-Corruption Commission.