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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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