Enforcement

    Enforcement

    SEBI Bans Finfluencer for Providing Advisory Services without Registration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    SEBI’s interim order alleges that a so-called trading academy operated by a finfluencer offered unregistered trading advice to thousands of retail investors.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Blocks SRS Auto Vehicle Sales in Widening Money Laundering Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    The probe centres on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and unregulated financing schemes that bypass central bank oversight.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Declares RWA Tokenisation 'Illegal Financial Activity'

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    A joint warning from seven industry bodies clarifies the legal status of RWA and extends liability to domestic staff of overseas firms.

    Enforcement

    RBI Enforces Weekly Credit Reporting, Mandates CKYC Use

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    RBI has ordered all lenders to shift to weekly borrower-data submissions and include CKYC identifiers in every report, effective 1 July 2026.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Cambodia Central Bank Announces Full Liquidation of Huione Pay

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The National Bank of Cambodia has announced the complete liquidation of payment firm Huione Pay following its licence revocation in September 2024.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai Regulators Unite to Combat Illicit Funds, Tighten Gold and Crypto Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

    A coordinated crackdown will impose new reporting on gold traders, stricter KYC/CDD, and amend FX rules to curb illicit financial flows.

    Enforcement

    Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore: Man Charged Over Unlicensed Cross-Border Transfers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    A 33-year-old former company director faces charges for allegedly using Wise and crypto platforms to scam proceeds without a valid payment services licence.

    Enforcement

    New Zealand FMA Chair Steps Aside Amid Government Investigation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    FMA chief Craig Stobo has temporarily vacated his role as head of the regulator pending an independent probe by the MBIE.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea Probes Overseas Investment Practices of Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSS is inspecting fees, marketing, and FX practices amid industry unease over being scapegoated for currency depreciation.

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