Enforcement

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Whistleblower Protection Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

New regulations aim to shield whistleblowers from retaliation while enhancing transparency in Bangladesh's financial sector.

AML / KYC

Three Singaporeans Arrested in S$500m Prince Group Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

An arrest warrant has been issued for a fourth suspect as the total value of assets seized in the transnational scam syndicate investigation now exceeds S$500 million.

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.