Market Abuse

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Securities Firms Hit by Wave of Phishing Attacks

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

Rakuten and SBI Securities are among the firms reporting unauthorised transactions linked to phishing attacks.

Market Abuse

China Imposes $2.3b in Penalties for Securities Fraud Case

By Editors | 31/03/2025

The fraudulent stock and bond issuance case involves multiple related entities and 43 responsible persons, some of whom received lifetime bans.

Market Abuse

Thailand to Grant SEC More Power to Tackle Market Abuse

By Editors | 31/03/2025

The SEC will be able to conduct its own investigations, directly file charges in court, and block major business transactions if it detects financial irregularities.

Market Abuse

Former Judge in Japan Sentenced for Insider Trading

By Editors | 28/03/2025

The former judge used his authority while seconded to the FSA to learn important facts about tender offers and then buy shares before the offers were made public.

Trading & Investment

South Korea to Fully Reinstate Short-Selling Next Monday

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

The FSC has implemented all the reforms needed to resume short selling across all listed stocks while also preventing unfair trading.

Market Abuse

Japan: Former Judge Seconded to FSA Admits to Insider Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

Prosecutors are seeking a two year sentence for the former judge who used non-public takeover bid information for stock purchases.

Market Abuse

FSC Korea Announces Conclusion of Short-Selling Investigations

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

A total 13 international investment banks were fined a combined USD 60 million for naked short-selling in Korea.

Market Abuse

Korea Identifies Stock Fraud Involving Convertible Bond Issuance

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

South Korea’s financial watchdog exposes fraud ring behind fake capital raising and market rigging.

Market Abuse

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Body Raids BSEC Over Alleged Irregularities

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025

The forced retirement of a BSEC executive director triggered employee protests last week, with staff holding top officials hostage and demanding leadership changes.