Financial Crime

Trading & Investment

SET to Launch ‘Auto Pause’ Mechanism to Safeguard Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

The new Auto Pause mechanism, starting 6 May, will temporarily halt trading in individual securities experiencing abnormal order volumes.

Payments & Settlements

China, Russia Are Using a New Payments Netting System to Trade Freely

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025

The netting system, set up by sanctioned banks, has become the cheapest way for settling trade between Russia with China

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea’s IBK, Shinyoung Securities Ordered to Compensate Investors

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025

The decision follows new evidence of asset impairment and sales violations that weren’t considered in an earlier 2021 ruling.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Nearly a Third of Bybit’s Stolen Crypto is Now ‘Untraceable’

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

Only 3.84% of the USD 1.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Bybit in February has been frozen.

Market Abuse

JSDA Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Insider Trading Controls

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

The proposed changes would require firms to match customer data against a new database four times a year from May 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Works to Return Confiscated Assets to Fraud Victims

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

The Enforcement Directorate is returning confiscated assets to legitimate claimants who have suffered financial losses due to criminal activities.

KYC & CDD

India Issues Rules for KYC Registration Agencies in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

The regulations outline eligibility, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements for KYC Registration Agencies operating in GIFT City.

Market Abuse

US to Investigate Pre-2019 Market Manipulation in Sri Lanka

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

US authorities will reportedly pursue prominent Sri Lankan businessmen for an alleged pump-and-dump scheme that defrauded US investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Announces New Anti-Scam Protections, Compensation Approach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2025

If a bank fails to identify certain transactions as high-risk, it will have to compensate the customer fully.