Enforcement

    Sanctions

    NZ Insurer Probed for Providing Cover to Sanctioned Oil Tankers

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

    Authorities in New Zealand, with international partners, are investigating Maritime Mutual over its role in insuring a 'shadow fleet'.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Regulators Raids NH Securities Over Tender Offer Insider Trading Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    A senior executive is accused of leaking information on 11 deals, leading to an alleged KRW 2 billion in illicit gains.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Suspends Ex-Broker for Misconduct Linked to Ramp-and-Dump Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The SFC has penalised a former Shanxi Securities representative for using a client’s password to place 945 trades.

    Enforcement

    Australia Raids WiseTech Over Founder's 'Blackout Period' Share Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    ASIC and the AFP searched WiseTech Global’s Sydney office over alleged share trading by founder Richard White.

    AML / KYC

    ASEAN Forms Working Group Targeting Financial and Cyber-enabled Crime

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    The dedicated working group on money laundering is aimed at bolstering regional action against financial crime, cyber scams, and other transnational threats.

    Enforcement

    MAS Imposes 10-year Ban on Ex-trader for Market Misconduct

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    MAS has barred Tang Boon Hai for 10 years following his conviction for false trading and market manipulation involving KTL Global shares.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysian Consumer Group Seeks Tougher Penalties for Telcos Over Rising Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association is calling on the government to fine telcos up to MYR 50,000 for lax SIM registration procedures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

    Enforcement

    Entain's Bold Gamble on “Reasonable Precautions” Defence In AML Lawsuit

    By Nathan Lynch | 29/10/2025

    Sports betting giant Entain is punting on a novel AML/CTF defence, which could set a precedent for businesses that find themselves in AUSTRAC's enforcement crosshairs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Bans Ex-BOCOM Banker for Nominee Account Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The former BOCOM banker used his mother's account for over 260 trades to circumvent internal controls over a five-year period.

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