Enforcement

Enforcement

Korean Banks Sue Regulator Over KRW 272 Billion LTV Collusion Fine

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Four major banks are challenging a landmark KFTC ruling that deemed the exchange of loan-to-value information as anti-competitive collusion.

Enforcement

Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

Sanctions

US Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of Prince Group Crypto Seizure

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Victim advocates raise concerns over the restitution process as the US DOJ rejects claims and the legitimacy of the case is challenged.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Vows ‘No Leniency’ on Mis-selling After ELS Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The FSS has warned of full penalties for any future incidents amid a surge in leveraged investing and high-risk product sales.

Enforcement

Japan Court Rules on Director Liability in Suruga Bank Fraud Case

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Court ordered former directors to pay JPY 4.76 billion in damages, while a separate mediation with victims of a loan scandal concludes without full resolution.

Enforcement

China Revamps Integrity Rules for State-Owned Enterprise Leaders

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

The revised regulations expand their scope to cover enterprises under ‘actual control’ and introduce a 'negative list' of prohibited behaviours.

Securities / Derivatives

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

By Editors | 24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Sanctions

US Charges Three in $2.5bn Scheme to Divert AI Tech to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The indictment alleges executives and a broker used a Southeast Asian firm to bypass export controls on high-performance computer servers.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Prosecute Dozens More Suspects from Scam Compound Raids

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

A Phnom Penh court has charged 65 individuals arrested in a 10 March raid on a scam centre. A separate raid on 17 March saw a further 19 arrests.