Enforcement

Enforcement

NZ FMA Penalises QEX Logistics, Founder for Financial Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has imposed significant civil penalties and a directorship ban for multi-year failures to file audited financial statements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines SEC Flags Seven Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The SEC has warned the public against seven unlicensed online trading platforms, threatening promoters with fines and lengthy prison sentences.

Enforcement

Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct

By Editors | 24/04/2026

Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.

AML / KYC

Australia: Sydney Lawyer Charged in Major Bank Fraud Investigation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The arrest highlights a criminal syndicate's alleged infiltration of professional services, prompting wider regulatory scrutiny of mortgage fraud across Australian lenders.

Enforcement

Global Regulators Launch Coordinated Crackdown on Finfluencers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and India have joined a 17-nation blitz targeting unlicensed online financial advice.

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.

Enforcement

China Removes Senior Financial Regulator Zhou Liang From Post

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

Zhou Liang's removal follows a high-profile corruption investigation launched last month, marking the latest development in Beijing's financial sector corruption crackdown.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Cracks Down on Misleading Investment Ads

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

Regulators have fined dozens of advisory firms and launched a task force to overhaul advertising rules amid a surge in retail investing and marketing via social media.