Enforcement

Enforcement

ASIC Probes Lead Generation Arrangements That May Harm Consumers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2026

ASIC has launched a review into high-risk sales tactics used to switch super funds, publicly listing lead generators and advice licensees.

Enforcement

Louis Vuitton Fined in Dutch AML Case Linked to China Resale Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

The luxury brand's Dutch arm will pay €500,000 for failing to prevent a scheme that used 'Daigou' trade to launder illicit funds.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Launches Probe into Loan Extensions for Multiple-Home Owners

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

Regulators have formed a task force to inspect lending practices following criticism from the president about the use of credit for property speculation.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Regulators Probe Insider Trading Case at Mizuho Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

Japan’s SESC is probing a Mizuho Securities investment banker for suspected illegal trading using confidential client information.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Deploying AI and Nvidia GPUs to Combat Crypto Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

The FSS is upgrading its VISTA surveillance platform in response to a surge in suspicious transactions and illegal cross-border remittances.

Securities / Derivatives

China Curbs High-Leverage Gold Trading After Platform Collapses

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

Shenzhen has banned quasi-futures gold schemes after the failure of a platform involving CNY 13.3 billion left investors facing steep losses.

Enforcement

Japan’s Dai-ichi Life Uncovers Unauthorised Data Transfers by Employees

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

The life insurer uncovered 1,155 unauthorised customer data transfers, prompting executive pay cuts and tighter controls on agency secondments.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Secures Record Settlement Over Takeover Code Breaches

By Editors | 17/02/2026

Units of Chow Tai Fook Group failed to make a mandatory general offer in 2016 and improperly lapsed a subsequent bid in 2022.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Pushes Banks on Consumer Protection, Inclusive Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

FSS Governor calls for a shift from 'easy interest income' to funding for SMEs, outlining new consumer protection and governance reforms.