Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

Market Abuse

Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

By Editors | 24/12/2025

ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Steps Up 1MDB Probe Into Law Firm Over USD 1bn Transaction

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Investigation focuses on the firm's alleged role in diverting funds and involves cooperation with US authorities on asset recovery.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia's Anti-Scam Framework a 'Missed Opportunity', GASA Says

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance criticises the Treasury's reliance on industry codes and calls for a powerful central anti-scam body.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Passes Key Tax Reforms, Previews Whistleblower Act Overhaul

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Parliament passes key tax changes, including an expanded Capital Gains Tax, and details upcoming reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Act.

Market Abuse

China Launches Crackdown on Online Capital Market Misinformation

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The CAC and the securities regulator are targeting accounts fabricating IPO policies and using AI to generate fake news.