Enforcement

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Revamps Procedural Rules to Speed Up Case Adjudication

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The SEC has replaced its 2016 rulebook, introducing streamlined processes and a greater emphasis on electronic case management.

Enforcement

Korea Reports Voice Phishing Decline, Pivots to Fight New Digital Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

For four consecutive months, financial losses have dropped, but authorities are now targeting fraud on social media and messaging apps.

AML / KYC

Korea Proposes 'Unlimited' Rewards for Reporting Stock Manipulation, Accounting Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The new rules remove reward caps and link payments of up to 30% of collected fines and penalties to incentivise insider reporting.

Enforcement

BNM Fines KAF Investment Bank Over Foreign Exchange Breach

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

KAF IB failed to obtain approvals for foreign currency transactions exceeding regulatory limits, highlighting the importance of compliance with foreign exchange rules.

Enforcement

Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Court Dismisses Landmark 'Greenwashing' Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a landmark 'greenwashing' case against gas producer Santos, finding its climate-related statements were not misleading.

Enforcement

ASIC Flags Spike in Corporate Governance Complaints

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

Reports of corporate misconduct to ASIC surged 28 percent in late 2025, with the body highlighting governance failures.

Enforcement

India: Finance Minister Warns Banks to Halt 'Offence' of Mis-Selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told lenders to refocus on core business as the RBI prepares new guidelines mandating refunds.

Enforcement

ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".