Financial Crime

Cryptocurrency

Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.

Market Abuse

S. Korea Indicts Ex-Reporter, Securities Staff in Front-Running Case

By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

Seoul prosecutors and regulators crack down on market manipulation involving media professionals, seizing assets and pursuing broader investigations.

Market Abuse

China's Kangde Xin Fraud Case Puts Financial Firms in Legal Crosshairs

By Editors | 11/12/2025

A CNY 4.1 billion class-action lawsuit against the delisted firm and its advisors tests accountability under China's evolving legal framework.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Mandates Detailed Funding Disclosures for Foreign Property Investors

By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

South Korea to require foreign homebuyers to identify overseas financial institutions and prove residency under new anti-speculation rules effective 10 February.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Impose Bank-Level Liability on Crypto Exchanges After Hack

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

Regulators are pushing for no-fault compensation and tougher penalties for crypto platforms following a multi-million dollar cybertheft at Upbit.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.

Anti-Money Laundering

S. Korea to Unify Remittance Limits, Launch Real-Time FX Monitoring

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The Ministry of Economy and Finance will abolish the designated bank system in 2026, levelling the playing field for non-bank operators under a new oversight framework.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s Gujarat Police Crackdown on Cyber Fraud Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Gujarat has rolled out Operation Mule Hunt, a state-level push to track scams from account operators to masterminds.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Tightens Capital Rules for Insurers, Holding Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

MAS has issued parallel amendments to its capital and valuation framework, strengthening prudential requirements at both entity and group levels from 2026.