Enforcement

Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Authorities Launch Probe Into Prop Trading Firm

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

Search operations were conducted against the proprietary trading firm Graviton, as part of a wider investigation into potential tax evasion and regulatory compliance in the HFT sector.

AML / KYC

HK & Mainland Police Arrest Three for Face Spoofing and Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

The three members of a cross-border syndicate allegedly used pre-recorded videos to bypass facial recognition systems at digital banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Bars 8, Seizes $20M in IEX Insider Trading Case Linked to Regulator

By Editors | 17/10/2025

SEBI alleges a senior power authority official leaked price-sensitive policy information used to make large profits via derivatives.

Enforcement

Hong Kong AFRC Fines PwC, Two Auditors Over Deficient Audits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

The AFRC says the sanctions relate to multiple, pervasive audit deficiencies in the 2010 and 2011 audits of Hong Kong-listed Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited.

Enforcement

New Zealand FMA Warns Finbase Over Wholesale Offer Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The FMA has cited serious disclosure and fair dealing failures, including misleading advertising and the incorrect use of investor exclusions.

Enforcement

ASIC Expands Probe into Mortgage Broking Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has flagged new surveillances targeting misconduct in the credit sector, with a continued focus on financial hardship and debt collection.

Enforcement

APRA Lifts Final A$500 Million Capital Add-On From Westpac

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The move follows the bank's completion of a multi-year risk remediation programme required under a 2020 court enforceable undertaking.