Enforcement

    Sanctions

    Singapore Police Arrests Superyacht Captain in Prince Group Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The arrestee was the captain of a superyacht owned by Chen Zhi, a Cambodian tycoon who allegedly masterminded one of Asia’s largest transnational criminal organisations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea Identifies Consumer Protection Deficiencies at Eight FIs

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

    The FSS found significant governance gaps across the sector, ordering improvement plans and management interviews for lagging institutions.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia SC, Tax Authority Ink Pact to Tackle Complex Financial Crime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    The agreement between the SC and IRB establishes a framework for information and intelligence sharing to combat evolving threats like market misconduct and tax evasion.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan Cooperative Bank Fined for Control Lapses After Cash Theft

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    The FSC penalised the state-run lender after procedural violations by an employee resulted in the loss of client funds.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.

    Enforcement

    Thai Supreme Court Shifts Fraud Liability to Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    The ruling places the burden of proof on financial institutions, but consumer protection is not automatic and requires specific actions.

    Enforcement

    Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

    Enforcement

    India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Discloses Crypto Holdings Seized from Criminal Cases

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    Officials confirm the Taiwan government is holding approximately TWD 1.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency seized in criminal cases.

    Enforcement

    Australia: Macquarie Admits Systemic Short Sale Reporting Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    A proposed penalty follows admissions of misleading conduct and systemic failures spanning more than a decade in regulator’s first such case.

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