Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Supervision & Enforcement

CSRC Codifies Enforcement with New Securities, Futures Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

The CSRC releases comprehensive rules standardising regulatory measures, enhancing procedural rights while retaining emergency powers to contain market risks.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Issues CSR and ESG Guidelines for Outbound Enterprises

By Editors | 05/01/2026

New guidelines detail expectations on environmental protection, labour rights, anti-corruption, and data security for Chinese firms abroad.

KYC & CDD

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Cybersecurity

Korea Eyes Bank-Like Data Security Rules for E-commerce Platforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The move comes as regulators probe Coupang’s forex transactions and vendor loans in the aftermath of a major data breach at the e-commerce giant.

PEPs & Sanctions

Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.