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AML / KYC
FSS Korea Sanctions KB Life Insurance for AML Control Failures
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026
The regulator cited failures in monitoring high-risk customers and enforcing internal controls, underscoring tighter scrutiny of AML compliance in Korea’s insurance sector.

Enforcement
Korea, Thailand to Share Crypto Data and Collaborate Against Tax Evasion
By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026
Tax authorities in South Korea and Thailand have signed an agreement to exchange cryptocurrency data and tackle offshore evasion.

Crypto / Digital Assets
China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026
The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

Enforcement
Tokyo Court Rules Against MUFG Over AT1 Bond Losses
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026
A Japanese court has ordered Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities to compensate an investor over inadequate AT1 bond risk disclosures.

Enforcement
Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny
By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026
Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

Enforcement
India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe
By Editors | 02/03/2026
The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.

Enforcement
US Seizes $580m in Crypto from Southeast Asian Scam Networks
By Mark Johnston | 02/03/2026
A US task force has seized millions in cryptocurrency from transnational crime syndicates orchestrating investment frauds across Southeast Asia.

AML / KYC
Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026
CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

Capital / Liquidity
ASX Submits Plan to ASIC on Governance & Leadership Enhancements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026
The exchange operator has detailed governance changes and a plan to meet a AUD 150 million capital requirement from ASIC.

Enforcement
BNM Fines 13 Money Changers for Inadequate Funds, Weak Controls
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026
BNM has imposed penalties on 13 licensed money changers, underscoring the regulator’s focus on financial integrity and consumer protection.
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