Enforcement

    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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