Enforcement

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Chief Vows Tough Enforcement as AML/CTF Net Widens

By Nathan Lynch | 02/06/2025

As Australia expands its AML/CTF regime, Brendan Thomas warns of strict action against businesses that ignore obligations and enable financial crime.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines MCX for Late Disclosure of Technology Expenditure

By Editors | 01/06/2025

MCX paid significantly higher costs than anticipated to implement a new trading platform, but didn’t disclose the amounts paid in a timely manner.

Enforcement

China to Prosecute Former Chairman of Investor Services Centre

By Editors | 01/06/2025

Xia Jianting, former chairman of China Securities Investor Services Centre, had improper dealings with subjects of supervision and interfered in IPO reviews.

Enforcement

South Korea Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Spam Texts

By Editors | 01/06/2025

The FSS, KISA and mobile carriers are ramping up efforts to combat spam texts, targeting illegal lending, threatening debt collection tactics and investment scams.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Director Over ACX Exchange Collapse

By Editors | 01/06/2025

ASIC sues ex-Blockchain Global director over alleged mismanagement leading to ACX Exchange collapse and A$20mn in customer losses.

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Overhaul Governance

By Editors | 31/05/2025

Tohoku Local Finance Bureau demands accountability for fraudulent loans, embezzlement, and concealed reporting at Fukushima-based lender.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Bans Former IndusInd Bank Executives for Insider Trading

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The regulator also directed the executives to disgorge $2.37mn, representing losses avoided by trading on unpublished price-sensitive information.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Block Crypto Platforms Under New Tech Crime Law

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The action follows the enactment of a new law which provides regulators powers to block unauthorised digital assets platforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand over Alleged Crypto Fraud

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Ngo Thi Theu faces charges for her involvement in a crypto investment fraud that employed call centres in Vietnam and Cambodia.