Enforcement

Sanctions

Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.

Enforcement

RBI Monitoring Suspected Fraud Case at IDFC First Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The RBI is closely overseeing the investigation into a INR 5.9 billion fraud at IDFC First Bank, reassuring depositors that their accounts remain secure.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Files Charges Against Prominent Islamic Finance Figure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

Daud Bakar, a former top shariah adviser, has pleaded not guilty to abetting unlicensed securities dealing in a case brought by the SC.

AML / KYC

India to Fast-Track Money Laundering Investigations

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

Enforcement Directorate to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal year and target completion of investigations within two years.

Enforcement

ASIC Details Regulatory Response to Collapsed Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

ASIC has nearly 50 staff working across 26 separate investigations connected to the Shield and First Guardian super fund collapses.

Sanctions

Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Crypto Firm Bitazza

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

The SEC accuses the crypto firm, its global affiliate, and two executives of illegally running a digital asset exchange and will block the platform.

Enforcement

Mizuho Loses Underwriting Deals Amid Insider Trading Probe

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

Multiple corporate issuers have removed Mizuho Securities from bond underwriting mandates as the firm faces an insider trading investigation.

Enforcement

Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers in Crypto Extortion Probe

By Editors | 23/02/2026

The case, involving the alleged robbery of Chinese nationals, has prompted calls for stronger institutional safeguards for digital assets.