Enforcement

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Considers Special Police Unit for Crypto Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

The proposed organisation would be dedicated to investigating price manipulation to bolster investor protection in the country's growing digital asset market.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Probes Coupang Financial Arms Over Data and Lending

By Editors | 13/01/2026

The FSS is investigating potential data law breaches at Coupang Pay and unfair high-interest lending at Coupang Financial.

Enforcement

Malaysia: Experts Call for Harsher Penalties to Curb Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

Stakeholders say tougher punishments could deter account misuse, but warn that enforcement reforms and cross-border cooperation are crucial to tackling sophisticated scam networks.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Targets Gold, Crypto in Sweeping ‘Grey Money’ Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

New rules include trading limits, a centralised data bureau, and stricter reporting to combat money laundering and curb baht volatility.

Enforcement

Korean Prosecutors Seek to Arrest Chairman of of Private Equity Giant

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Prosecutors allege executives of MBK Partners knew of a credit downgrade before a bond issuance.

Enforcement

SEBI Sends BofA Show-cause Notice for Over Alleged Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has reportedly claimed BofA’s domestic securities team shared confidential information during a 2024 share sale.