Sanctions

China to Reopen 'Panda Bond' Market to Russian Energy Firms

09/09/2025

Regulators have reportedly signalled support for renminbi-denominated bond sales by Russian energy groups.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Taps Major Banks for Digital Currency Subsidy Trial

09/09/2025

BOK is moving forward with a pilot to distribute state subsidies using a programmable digital currency, aiming to curb fraud.

Enforcement

Global Banks Pay $8.3 Million to Settle CFTC Compliance Probes

09/09/2025

Settlements with Citigroup, UBS, and others are the first result of a new CFTC 'enforcement sprint' initiative tackling non-fraud cases.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Sheds Light on Major Financial Crimes Unravelled by Intelligence

08/09/2025

Financial intelligence has exposed a police officer's gold-funded gambling scheme and helped dismantle multi-million dollar illicit tobacco syndicates across two states.

Enforcement

ANZ New Zealand to Pay NZ$3.25m Over Misleading Statements

08/09/2025

The payment follows admissions by the bank that it breached fair dealing laws related to unarranged overdraft fees and mortgage incentive clawbacks.

Enforcement

China Probes Former CSRC Chief Yi Huiman in Graft Crackdown

08/09/2025

The investigation is reportedly linked to Yi's long career at ICBC, marking a major development in the sector's anti-corruption drive.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Takes Crypto 'Financial Product' Definition to High Court

08/09/2025

The regulator will appeal a lower court ruling that a fixed-yield crypto product was not a financial service requiring a licence.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Deep Cuts to Mutual Fund Sales Fees

08/09/2025

The move is the final step in a broader industry overhaul and is expected to save investors approximately CNY 30 billion annually.

AML / KYC

US Announces New Measures Targeting Cross-Border Financial Crime

08/09/2025

The SEC has formed a new enforcement task force targeting foreign fraud, while FinCEN has issued guidance to encourage cross-border information sharing.