Financial Crime

Cryptocurrency

Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Tightens Audit Rules, Clarifies Sanctions for Independence Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

The FSS has clarified sanctions for obstructing audit reviews and auditor independence violations. Leniency offered to firms recognised under 'Value-up' programme.

Emerging Prudential Risks

PBOC Forms New Stability Committee Amid Property Sector Strain

By Mark Johnston | 05/08/2025

PBOC will prioritise defusing risks from local government debt and key institutions while maintaining loose monetary policy.

Cryptocurrency

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

Market Abuse

SEBI Chair Calls for "Structural Reforms" Amid Jane Street Probe

By Editors | 05/08/2025

The regulator aims to bolster market integrity and protect small investors from unfair practices in India's derivatives market.

Market Abuse

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Faces Industry Calls for Global Alignment on Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

Industry feedback on a regulatory blueprint warns against "Galapagos" rules and urges alignment with global standards like the EU's MiCA.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tighter Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.