Enforcement

Fintech / Regtech

Equifax to End Exclusive Data Deals in Australia After ACCC Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The ACCC acted on concerns that exclusive contracts for payroll data were harming competition in the automated income verification market.

Enforcement

Chinese Authorities Probe CNY 20 billion Default at Financial Asset Exchange

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

The crisis has stranded nearly 10,000 investors, challenging the perception of "low-risk" wealth management products in the country.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Secures Return of Artworks Linked to 1MDB Scandal

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

The recovery of high-value artworks from the US underscores Malaysia’s continued cooperation with foreign authorities to reclaim assets tied to 1MDB.

Enforcement

China Imposes Record Fines on PE Fund Managers for Misappropriating Assets

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

Chinese regulators have levied record fines totaling over CNY 35 million on a private equity firm for misappropriating client assets.

Enforcement

Former CEO Shayne Elliott Sues ANZ Over Bonus Payment Cut

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

Shayne Elliott is suing ANZ after his long-term bonuses were cut to zero, a move the bank defends as being in line with APRA's prudential regulations.

AML / KYC

Myanmar Sets Up Supervisory Committee to Tackle Online Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

Authorities reveal over 70,000 foreigners have been repatriated and call for swifter international cooperation to tackle border-based fraud networks.

AML / KYC

KoFIU to Tighten AML Supervision in 2026 to Target ‘Weak Links’

By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

KoFIU announces stricter inspections for electronic financial service providers and mutual finance businesses to combat cross-border crime.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Revokes Remitter's Registration, Sues Two Others Over AML Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

AUSTRAC has refused to renew the registration of an independent remitter while also launching civil penalty proceedings against two businesses for failing to meet their reporting obligations under the AML/CTF Act.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX to Revise Criteria for Issuing "Investment Warning” Designation on Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

KRX plans to revise its criteria for designating ‘investment warning’ stocks after applying strict anti-manipulation rules to the country's second-largest company.