Enforcement

Enforcement

SESC Conducts Insider Trading Probe into IR Japan Employee

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/05/2025

An employee allegedly leaked undisclosed IR data from client companies to an acquaintance who repeatedly traded shares using the information.

AML / KYC

Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Seeks High Court Ruling on Crypto ‘Financial Products’

By Editors | 22/05/2025

ASIC challenges Block Earner ruling, seeking High Court clarity on the regulatory scope of crypto “financial products.”

AML / KYC

HK Police Busts Cross-Border Money Laundering Syndicate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

HKPF arrested 10 suspects linked to a money laundering operation involving stooge accounts in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

AML / KYC

SEBI Warns Mauritius-Based Funds for Lack of Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Two Mauritius-based funds tied to the Adani Group could face potential penalties and license cancellations over their failure to disclose shareholder details.

AML / KYC

SFC Imposes 5-Month Ban on Former Lion Futures Director

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

The SFC banned a former MIC for five months over his role in Lion Futures’ failure to comply with AML/CFT requirements between 2017 and 2019.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Home Loan Manager Resimac Over Hardship Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

ASIC alleges the home loan manager breached the law by not properly assessing or supporting borrowers struggling with repayments.

Enforcement

Vietnam Proposes New Penalties Regime for Crypto Market Violations

By Mark Johnston | 21/05/2025

A new draft decree proposes fines for violations in the cryptocurrency sector, including market manipulation and unlicensed operations.

Enforcement

SEBI Probes IndusInd Bank Officials for Suspected Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

IndusInd Bank employees were allegedly involved in selling stock options while being aware of undisclosed accounting lapses.