Financial Crime

Supervision & Enforcement

Vietnam Enhances Central Bank's Powers to Compel Independent Audits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

New decree allows the SBV to compel audits at banks' expense and formalises the structure of the banking inspectorate.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Details Use of AI, Crypto-Tracing in New Anti-Graft Campaign

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

A state television series reveals how investigators are tracking officials' spending and using big data to uncover bribes paid in cryptocurrency.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Online Scam Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

Cambodia has stepped up raids and regulatory measures against online fraud, as Prime Minister Hun Manet flags cybercrime as a top national priority amid growing global pressure.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Debt Collection in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2026

Financial regulators have unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand legal support for victims and strengthen enforcement against illegal private lenders this year.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bank of Thailand Seeking Powers to Regulate Online Gold Trading

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Thai authorities to impose trading caps on digital gold and enforce crypto travel rule to combat illicit financial flows.

Trading & Investment

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia: OJK & Police Deepen Cooperation to Tackle Financial Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

The closer collaboration is expected to speed up scam investigations, strengthen enforcement and accelerate the recovery of victims’ funds amid a surge in online fraud cases.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.