Financial Crime

PEPs & Sanctions

US, UK Target HK, China Firms in New Iran Oil Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

The sanctions target multiple shipping companies in Hong Kong, China, and the Marshall Islands for facilitating Iranian oil exports.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Chairman Flags New Planned Curbs on Equity Derivatives

By Editors | 22/08/2025

SEBI is considering extending contract tenors and new intraday position limits to curb excessive speculation to protect retail investors from trading losses.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Proposes Strict Reporting Rules for IFC Money Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/08/2025

The SBV has drafted new AML rules for planned international financial centres, aiming to curb illicit flows with stricter transaction reporting.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Online Scams Persist in Malaysia Despite Awareness Drives: Minister

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

Online scams in Malaysia persist as syndicates shift tactics, use fake identities and websites, and exploit low digital literacy and weak cross-border enforcement.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China: Ex-IPO Regulator Faces Prosecution After CNY 300m Cash Seizure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The former CSRC official was expelled from the Chinese Communist Party after being accused of making illicit gains from pre-IPO shares.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers New Intraday Curbs on Index Options Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

SEBI advisory panel is weighing stricter position limits to curb speculative frenzy and protect retail investors amid a derivatives boom.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.