Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Court Allows $2.7bn 1MDB Suit Against StanChart to Proceed

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

    Liquidators can move forward with a major claim accusing Standard Chartered of enabling illicit transfers tied to the 1MDB scandal.

    Enforcement

    Australia Court Orders Cbus To Pay Hefty Fine Over 'Serious' Claims Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

    The Federal Court ordered Cbus to pay a AUD 23.5 million penalty for “serious failures” to handle insurance claims in a case brought by ASIC.

    AML / KYC

    Korea Tightens AML Requirements to Combat Transnational Crime

    By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

    FIs are directed to strengthen oversight over offshore units, and KoFIU is introducing a mass suspicious transaction reporting mechanism.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Widens Probe into Prince Group, Raids Car Leasing Firm

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    Authorities have expanded a money-laundering investigation linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, targeting a local car-leasing firm in newly conducted raids and arrests.

    Enforcement

    China Prosecutes Former Top CSRC Official on Bribery Charges

    By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

    Wang Huimin, previously the top graft-buster at the CSRC, faces prosecution for allegedly taking bribes to manipulate IPOs and private placements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Cook Islands Crypto Bill Faces Backlash Over Asset Seizure Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

    Proposed legislation is under fire for potential overreach by granting authorities the power to seize assets without a criminal conviction.

    Enforcement

    UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

    NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.

    Enforcement

    US Indicts Four in Illicit Nvidia Chip Supply Chain Spanning Malaysia and Thailand

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

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