Enforcement

    Enforcement

    Korea to Ease Corporate Penalties, Reform Regulations to Spur Growth

    By Editors | 06/08/2025

    A new government task force plans to replace some criminal punishments for executives with financial penalties to foster a business-friendly environment.

    Enforcement

    APRA Imposes Capital Add-On on Insurer Keyinvest

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    APRA says KeyInvest must hold an extra AUD 5.5 million in capital and overhaul its board following a review that found deficiencies within its risk management framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Chair Calls for "Structural Reforms" Amid Jane Street Probe

    By Editors | 05/08/2025

    The regulator aims to bolster market integrity and protect small investors from unfair practices in India's derivatives market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.

    Enforcement

    Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tighter Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.

    Enforcement

    HK Police Arrest 82 in HK$40 Billion Money Laundering Probe

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    A triad-led syndicate is accused of defrauding banks of over HKD 1 billion and laundering proceeds from illegal activities through a trustee services firm.

    Enforcement

    New Zealand’s Christchurch Casino Agrees to NZD 5.06m AML Penalty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    Christchurch Casinos admitted to seven breaches of New Zealand's AML laws following a regulatory investigation by the DIA.

    Enforcement

    India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Fines Two Remittance Firms for Illegal Information Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    The competition watchdog has fined ZGR Global and Hanshan Money Express for colluding to exchange sensitive pricing information on CNY remittance rates.

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