Enforcement

    Enforcement

    Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

    Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Court Dismisses Landmark 'Greenwashing' Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

    Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a landmark 'greenwashing' case against gas producer Santos, finding its climate-related statements were not misleading.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Flags Spike in Corporate Governance Complaints

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

    Reports of corporate misconduct to ASIC surged 28 percent in late 2025, with the body highlighting governance failures.

    Enforcement

    India: Finance Minister Warns Banks to Halt 'Offence' of Mis-Selling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told lenders to refocus on core business as the RBI prepares new guidelines mandating refunds.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".

    Enforcement

    Indian Court Removes Stay Protecting Anil Ambani from ‘Fraud’ Tag

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

    The ruling allows three public sector banks to resume fraud-classification proceedings over an alleged INR 315.8 billion loan default.

    Sanctions

    Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.

    Sanctions

    Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.

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