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Enforcement
BSP Amends Rules and Procedures on Director Disqualification
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025
The new regulations introduce a path for voluntary permanent self-disqualification and formalise the process for banning individuals convicted in court.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Probes Louis Vuitton Data Breach
By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025
The investigation follows the luxury brand's disclosure of a multi-country cyberattack that compromised the personal data of customers across Asia.
AML / KYC
1MDB Fugitive Jho Low Allegedly in Shanghai Using Forged Australian Passport
By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025
Investigative journalists claim the fugitive financier is living in a luxury mansion and working for entities linked to the Chinese government.
Enforcement
China Issues Judicial Directive to Bolster Defences Against Foreign Sanctions
By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2025
Top judicial bodies are directed to enhance their understanding of international law as part of a broader strategy to guard against foreign sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction.
Enforcement
Japan's FSA Orders Nippon Life to Report on Information Leak
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025
The FSA ordered Nippon Life to explain how one of its employees accessed and shared confidential documents obtained from MUFG Bank.
Enforcement
Cambodia Arrests Over 1,000 in Crackdown on Scam Syndicates
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2025
The arrests follow a directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet targeting foreign-run scam syndicates operating in Cambodia.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product
By Editors | 18/07/2025
Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.
Securities / Derivatives
China Probes Underwriting Price War Between Top Banks
By Editors | 18/07/2025
Regulators are investigating six underwriters, including Citic Securities and Guotai Haitong, after fees on a major bond deal fell to just CNY 700.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Enacts Legal Reforms to Bolster Investor Protection
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025
Amendments to the investor protection law give the SFIPC greater authority to sue or remove company officials and clarify the use of the investor compensation fund.
Enforcement
Korean Lawmaker Says Upbit Faces Potential Multi-Trillion Won Fine
By Editors | 18/07/2025
A senior lawmaker has urged the regulator to impose a fine on the country's top crypto exchange for millions of alleged KYC violations.
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