Enforcement

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka Police Inaugurates New Bureau to Handle Complex Criminal Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

The CCIB will handle complex and high-priority cases such as those involving illegal asset investigations, organised crime, and cybercrime.

Enforcement

ANZ Agrees to A$240m Penalty for ‘Widespread Misconduct’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

ASIC has detailed "grubby" and unconscionable conduct by ANZ in a government bond deal and multiple "disappointing" retail failures.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Investigates Major Cyberattack on National Credit Information Center

By Mark Johnston | 13/09/2025

Regulators launch investigation after hackers claim to have stolen data on most of the population; financial institutions told to review cybersecurity standards.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC to Probe Casinos Over Officials' Laundering Scheme

By Editors | 12/09/2025

Investigation follows a senator's allegations that former public works officials laundered nearly PHP 1 billion through at least 13 gaming venues.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC’s Retreat in Entain Case Highlights Complexity of Compliance

By Nathan Lynch | 12/09/2025

AUSTRAC’s rare retreat in the Entain civil enforcement action highlights the AML/CTF Act’s complexity, writes Nathan Lynch.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Staff Fined for Repeated Violations of Trading Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has penalised seven staff members for violating securities trading rules, adding to nearly 100 similar breaches recorded among its employees over the past five years

AML / KYC

1MDB: Malaysia Recovers $8.57m Linked to Jho Low

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

This is part of global 1MDB recovery efforts that have so far brought back more than MYR 31 billion in misappropriated assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Court Orders SEBI to Explain Withheld Documents in Jane Street Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The SAT has asked SEBI to explain why it cannot share more records with Jane Street, and to pause hearings with the firm until November.

Enforcement

MAS Bars Former AIA Representative for Mis-selling Complex Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

MAS imposed a three-year prohibition order after finding that the Insurance representative recommended unsuitable products without assessing the client’s financial situation.