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Enforcement
South Korea Launches Sector-Wide Probe Following Shinhan Card Data Leak
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
FSC convenes emergency meeting after internal employee leaks 192,000 merchant records; FSC to inspect all card issuers.

Enforcement
China Cracks Down on Hidden Debt, Orders Banks to Tighten LGFV Lending
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025
An official audit has revealed illicit financing practices, prompting new rules for banks and stricter oversight on local government debt.

Enforcement
South Korea Launches Task Force to Tackle 'Undue Interference' in Policy Finance
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups has launched a programme to combat illegal third-party interference in policy funding.

Enforcement
China's Expands SOE Accountability Rules to Curb Misconduct
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
The measures expand punishable offences to 98 scenarios, detail financial penalties, and introduce lifetime accountability for major decisions.

Enforcement
China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Impose 'One-Strike' Rule on Private Equity Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2025
The FSC plans stricter oversight, new reporting duties, and a 'one-strike-out' policy to curb short-termism and boost venture capital.

AML / KYC
Singapore Set to Introduce Mandatory Caning for Scam Offences
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025
New laws effective 30 December will impose mandatory caning for scammers and discretionary caning for money mules to deter surging fraud.

Sanctions
North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges
By Editors | 28/12/2025
Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

AML / KYC
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025
Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

Enforcement
China Jails Ex-Chairman of Largest Property Insurer for Corruption
By Editors | 26/12/2025
The former supervisory board chairman of PICC Property and Casualty Co Ltd has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for bribery.
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