Enforcement

    Enforcement

    South Korea to Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Debt Collection in 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2026

    Financial regulators have unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand legal support for victims and strengthen enforcement against illegal private lenders this year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

    By Editors | 15/01/2026

    Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

    Enforcement

    Indonesia: OJK & Police Deepen Cooperation to Tackle Financial Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

    The closer collaboration is expected to speed up scam investigations, strengthen enforcement and accelerate the recovery of victims’ funds amid a surge in online fraud cases.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.

    Enforcement

    MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

    MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Dismantles Scam Ring Using Hong Kong ATMs for Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    Authorities arrested 10 individuals who used couriers and Thai bank cards to withdraw millions in scam proceeds from Hong Kong ATMs.

    Enforcement

    Korean Prosecutors Indict 10 in KRW 74.4 Billion IBK Loan Fraud Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

    Former executives at the state-run lender face trial for bribery and breach of trust following a referral by financial regulators.

    Sanctions

    Cambodia Halts Property Sales at Sanctioned Prince Group

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

    The move follows the founder's extradition to China and a recent central bank order to liquidate the group's banking subsidiary.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Korea Directs KRX to Enhance Delisting and Surveillance Mechanisms

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    Regulator directs KRX to accelerate delisting of underperforming firms and enhance market surveillance, signalling a push for market integrity.

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