Enforcement

AML / KYC

Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Jails Director Over Scam-Linked Shell Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

A company director has been imprisoned and fined for registering shell firms that were used to fraudulently receive more than USD 210,000 in suspected criminal proceeds from a US-based company.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Jails Ex-HSBC Banker Over Account Opening Bribery Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The former banker and an intermediary were sentenced to six months' imprisonment for a conspiracy involving over CNY 13,000 in bribes to open accounts.

Enforcement

How a South Sudanese General Regained Control of an Australian Mansion

By Nathan Lynch | 07/01/2026

A court judgment has allowed a South Sudanese PEP to retain control of a multi-million-dollar mansion in Victoria, highlighting the challenges facing the financial intelligence community.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Suspends KuCoin Unit Over Capital Adequacy Breach

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Thai SEC orders halt to operations after exchange’s capital ratio fell below 60 percent of minimum requirement for five consecutive days.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Codifies Enforcement with New Securities, Futures Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

The CSRC releases comprehensive rules standardising regulatory measures, enhancing procedural rights while retaining emergency powers to contain market risks.

Market Infrastructure

China’s Revised Cyber Law Enters into Force with Stricter AI, Penalty Rules

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Financial institutions face fines of up to CNY 10 million under a new tiered penalty regime effective 1 January.