Market Abuse

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Authorities Arrest Crypto Exchange Executives in Fraud Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The executives have been accused of manipulating token prices and appropriating assets in a scheme that allegedly raised billions from investors.

Market Abuse

OJK Indonesia Probes Poor IPO Practices at Investment Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

OJK has already penalised UOB Kay Hian and is investigating Mirae and Shinhan, which are among "32 ongoing cases" related to suspected capital markets violations.

Market Abuse

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban, HKD 17.4M Fine for Fund Misconduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

A former investment analyst funnelled millions from a fund to a personal company through undisclosed, unsecured loans, prompting a lifetime exclusion.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Vows ‘No Leniency’ on Mis-selling After ELS Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The FSS has warned of full penalties for any future incidents amid a surge in leveraged investing and high-risk product sales.

Cryptocurrency

Korea FSS Seeks Bank-Level Powers to Supervise Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The FSS has proposed direct sanctioning powers and stricter operational rules for virtual asset firms in a submission to parliament.

Structural Regulation

US Senators Urge SEC to Scrutinise Chinese Firms' Use of VIEs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Lawmakers highlights national security and investor protection risks from opaque corporate structures used by Chinese companies to access US capital markets.

Market Abuse

South Korea Cracks Down on Finfluencer Market Abuse

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

Regulators are targeting front-running and rumour-spreading amid heightened market volatility, launching a whistleblower drive and promising stern action.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Yuanta Officer over Dishonest Trading Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

SFC fines and bans former RO for executing trades that disadvantaged his employer and for concealing personal trading accounts.

Market Abuse

FSC Korea Refers 'Horse Racing' Crypto Manipulator for Prosecution

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

Regulators have referred a market manipulator for prosecution and mandated new exchange duties to combat unfair trading practices.