Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Executes Scam Kingpins From Billion-dollar Myanmar Fraud Network

By Editors | 30/01/2026

The executions are part of Beijing’s crackdown on cross-border cyber-fraud syndicates that authorities say are responsible for tens of billions of dollars in losses annually.

Market Abuse

NZX Proposes Rule Changes to Curb Wash Trades via Intermediaries

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The consultation clarifies how its 'Booking Purposes Only Transaction' service applies to the underlying clients of approved financial intermediaries.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s OJK Announces Measures to Meet MSCI Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The OJK outlines steps to strengthen transparency, governance, and shareholder disclosure in Indonesia’s capital markets, including free float rules and ultimate beneficial owner reporting.

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Warns Firms Against Obstruction During Supervisory Inspections

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The securities regulator calls out obstruction during recent inspections and reminds firms of their legal duties, outlining potential severe penalties for non-compliance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Dismantles Scam Network in Record Repatriation from Cambodia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

Police arrest 55 suspects in a historic transfer, targeting organised groups that used impersonation and deepfake technology to defraud hundreds.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea to Grant FSS Investigation Powers After Presidential Intervention

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The FSC has now conceded on granting the FSS new powers for capital market probes, but disputes over the full scope and control mechanisms remain.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Screen Crypto Firm Shareholders Under Tougher AML Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

New rules expand criminal background checks to major shareholders and broaden the scope of review for VASP applicants, targeting market integrity.

Stablecoins

AMRO Chief Urges Policy Action to Address AI, Tokenization Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2026

The head of the ASEAN+3 research office calls for sustained policy attention to manage risks from faster, AI-driven finance.

Anti-Money Laundering

BNM Penalises Two Banks, Two CSPs for AML/CFT Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The penalties were issued for failure to promptly submit STRs and conduct required due diligence, BNM said in four separate notices.