Enforcement

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.

Enforcement

Thai Supreme Court Shifts Fraud Liability to Banks

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The ruling places the burden of proof on financial institutions, but consumer protection is not automatic and requires specific actions.

Enforcement

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Enforcement

India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Discloses Crypto Holdings Seized from Criminal Cases

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

Officials confirm the Taiwan government is holding approximately TWD 1.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency seized in criminal cases.

Enforcement

Australia: Macquarie Admits Systemic Short Sale Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A proposed penalty follows admissions of misleading conduct and systemic failures spanning more than a decade in regulator’s first such case.

Enforcement

Australia Penalises RM Capital for Conflicted Remuneration Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A Federal Court judgment has provided a stark warning to licensees, criticising RM Capital's poor compliance culture even after its investigation began.

Enforcement

Australia Court Hits ANZ With Record A$ 250m Penalty for Misconduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

Largest-ever penalty secured by ASIC follows systemic failures in retail banking and unconscionable conduct in government bond deal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Court Orders Winding Up of Crypto Firms Over A$59m Unlicensed Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The Federal Court found the firms operated an unregistered managed investment scheme and acted without a licence.