Financial Crime

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Hong Kong Fines Tahoe Life HK$10m for Unauthorised Related-Party Deals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The penalty follows the IA's move last year to seize control of Tahoe Life due to significant governance failures and concerns over its financial position.

    Tokenisation

    New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    FATF Should Police Ship Registries to Curb Sanctions Evasion, Says RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FATF should assess flag states to close loopholes used by sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets' from North Korea and others, RUSI argues in a new report.

    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams

    By Nathan Lynch | 05/09/2025

    The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.

    Structural Regulation

    Nasdaq Proposes Stricter Rules Targeting Small Chinese IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    Nasdaq plans to require a minimum USD 25 million in public offering proceeds for China-based firms, citing investor protection concerns.

    Market Abuse

    Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Interpol Issues 'Silver Notice' to Trace Assets of Indian Drug Fugitive

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The notice, the first of its kind for India's Narcotics Control Bureau, targets the proceeds of a Dubai-based trafficker.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

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