Enforcement

AML / KYC

Malaysia Has Recovered Over $7 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Funds

By Editors | 15/08/2025

The government has clawed back billions from settlements with firms like Goldman Sachs, the country's finance ministry has confirmed.

Enforcement

US SEC Seeks India’s Help to Serve Summons in Adani Fraud Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/08/2025

The US SEC has asked India to help serve legal notices to Gautam and Sagar Adani over alleged bribery linked to a USD 750 million green bond issue.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Mercer Super Over Alleged Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

ASIC alleges Mercer Super failed to report investigations into serious member service issues, including for deceased members.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Probes Foreign HFTs over Access to NSE Data: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

SEBI is investigating whether global HFT firms gained an unfair edge from enriched NSE data, as part of a wider probe into market manipulation and tax practices.

Enforcement

NZ Govt Intervenes to Prevent FMA Litigation Funding Shortfall

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The move will enable the FMA to retain costs awarded to it by the courts. The regulator warned in June that its litigation funding was at risk of being fully depleted.

Capital / Liquidity

China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

Enforcement

Australian Court Penalises NAB Over Hardship Assistance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The Federal Court has penalised NAB and its subsidiary, AFSH, for failing to respond to hundreds of customers experiencing financial difficulty.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Cathay United Bank for Internal Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The FSC cited serious loopholes in Cathay United Bank’s internal controls, which allowed a customer service agent to fraudulently use multiple clients' credit cards.

Enforcement

India Widens Powers of Tax Authorities With Passage of New Bill

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The new law grants authorities access to digital accounts during searches and introduces compliance changes for corporate taxpayers.