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Enforcement
ASIC Fines Australian Retirement Trust for Misleading Performance Data
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025
Australian Retirement Trust was issued an infringement notice because it published “out-of-date” performance data on its website.
Enforcement
ACMA Fines Telco for Breaching ID Verification Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025
Mobile numbers were inadvertently transferred to scammers, resulting in losses from consumers’ bank accounts.
Enforcement
New Zealand DIA Warns Money Remitter for AML Noncompliance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025
The DIA said further action may be taken if noncompliance with New Zealand’s AML/CFT laws continues.
Enforcement
KRX Detects First Illegal Short-Selling Case Since NSDS Launch
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025
The case has dispelled some doubts about the reliability and accuracy of the new Naked Short Selling Detection System.
Enforcement
SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders
By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025
Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.
Enforcement
China: Former Everbright Trust Chairman Pleads Guilty to Bribery
By Editors | 03/06/2025
Yan Guijun pleaded guilty to accepting bribes worth over CNY 200 million and illegally approving loans worth CNY 6.39 billion.
Enforcement
Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks
By Editors | 03/06/2025
Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Detains Japanese Nationals for Suspected Fraud Operations
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025
Japanese nationals have been taken into custody in Cambodia, with authorities preparing their deportation once charges are confirmed.
Enforcement
SEBI Cracks Down on Bollywood ‘Pump and Dump’ Scam
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025
SEBI barred a Bollywood actor and several others from the securities market for manipulating shares using misleading YouTube videos and other techniques.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Chief Vows Tough Enforcement as AML/CTF Net Widens
By Nathan Lynch | 02/06/2025
As Australia expands its AML/CTF regime, Brendan Thomas warns of strict action against businesses that ignore obligations and enable financial crime.
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