Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand FMA Warns of Surge in AI-Driven Investment Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The FMA has flagged a significant increase in fraudulent platforms using AI-generated deepfakes and fake news to lure investors.

Market Abuse

Trip.com Faces US Class Action Over China Antitrust Probe

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

A securities fraud lawsuit alleges the online travel giant misled investors about regulatory risks from its monopolistic practices in China.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Four More Advisers in Crackdown Over Super Fund Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

ASIC has permanently banned four advisers - including a permanent ban and a 10-year ban - for misconduct linked to the collapsed Shield and First Guardian superannuation funds.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSC Korea Proposes Broader Data Sharing to Combat Financial Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

A unified framework has been proposed requiring banks, telecom firms, and crypto exchanges to share data to fight sophisticated voice phishing scams

KYC & CDD

Thailand SEC Unveils Sweeping Measures to Curb Illicit Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The SEC is enhancing KYC, digital asset oversight, and shareholder scrutiny in a national agenda to combat mule accounts and investment scams.

PEPs & Sanctions

US and Australia Warn Firms on North Korean IT Worker Threat

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

Regulators are urging firms to bolster hiring and cyber defences against sophisticated infiltration tactics used to fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ACCC Warns Australian Banks on Mortgage Due Diligence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

The competition regulator is urging lenders to improve loan checks using open banking, as the industry lobbies for access to tax data to combat fraud.

Market Abuse

China Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules and Application Process for Foreign Funds

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

New CSRC provisions and exchange circulars clarify per-product calculations, exemptions, and the specific steps for overseas managers to apply.

Trading & Investment

Korea Set to Launch Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Products

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

Regulators will permit leveraged and inverse ETFs for Samsung and SK Hynix, but acknowledge a legal gap in trading rules for corporate executives.