Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

    Enforcement

    RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Alleged Collusive Asset Sales in India

    By Editors | 11/03/2026

    India's junior finance minister confirms the central bank is examining complaints alleging the lender sold assets linked to developers at discounted values.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Bans Another Adviser Over High-Risk Fund Advice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    ASIC has banned a financial adviser for providing inappropriate advice on high-risk investments to superannuation clients, amid a wider probe.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS Sanctions Asset Managers for Control Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    The FSS has fined two firms for breaches including the use of nominee accounts and failures in shareholder reporting.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Proposes Changes to Crypto Market Investigation Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    The FSC plans to expand its unfair trading investigation committee and adjust criteria for imposing penalties on misconduct.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Pakistan Establishes Permanent Legal Basis for Crypto Regulator

    By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2026

    The new law formalises PVARA's powers, sets strict licensing mandates, and introduces severe penalties for non-compliance, fulfilling a key IMF condition.

    AML / KYC

    Financial Crime is Scaling Faster than Institutions Meant to Stop It

    By Bradley Maclean | 10/03/2026

    Experts at Risk Ready APAC 2026 warn that AI enabled scams are moving faster than legacy compliance and enforcement models can respond.

    Enforcement

    KoFIU Proposes Six-Month Suspension, CEO Reprimand for Bithumb

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

    KoFIU cites AML failures, including dealings with unregistered overseas crypto platforms, ahead of a final decision expected on 16 March.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

    A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSS Korea Announces 2026 Work Plan to Combat Financial Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

    FSS details its plan to combat fraud, including potential no-fault liability for financial institutions and enhanced AML supervision.

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