Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    FATF Praises AML Reforms in New Mutual Evaluation Report for Malaysia

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    Malaysia is praised for post-1MDB reforms but must now increase convictions and strengthen sanctions under a three-year action plan.

    Enforcement

    Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.

    Enforcement

    APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Super Fund HESTA Over Service Disruption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The action follows a prolonged outage that harmed members, with the regulator citing governance and risk management failures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Proposes Procedural Overhaul to Speed Up Case Handling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The proposed changes prioritise electronic filing, limit procedural delays, and expand the regulator's powers to issue cease and desist orders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka: Court Dismisses Corruption Case Against Ex-CBSL Chief

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    Former CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been conditionally discharged in a corruption case, conditional upon the repayment of over LKR 1.84 billion.

    Enforcement

    S. Korea Indicts Ex-Reporter, Securities Staff in Front-Running Case

    By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

    Seoul prosecutors and regulators crack down on market manipulation involving media professionals, seizing assets and pursuing broader investigations.

    Enforcement

    China's Kangde Xin Fraud Case Puts Financial Firms in Legal Crosshairs

    By Editors | 11/12/2025

    A CNY 4.1 billion class-action lawsuit against the delisted firm and its advisors tests accountability under China's evolving legal framework.

    Enforcement

    Australia Taps Super Sector to Cover Compensation Scheme Shortfall

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The government will impose a special levy on super funds and other financial firms, sparking industry backlash over the precedent.

    Enforcement

    China Executes ex-Huarong Chief in Graft Crackdown

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    Former general manager of distressed asset manager’s offshore unit put to death for accepting bribes exceeding CNY 1.1 billion.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Sues Diversa Trustees Over First Guardian Super Fund Collapse

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    ASIC alleges major due diligence and monitoring failures by the superannuation trustee, seeking penalties and member compensation.

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