Enforcement

    Sanctions

    Cambodia Extradites Former Huione Chairman to China to Face Charges

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    Li Xiong, described as a "core backbone member" of Chen Zhi's syndicate, has been extradited to China amid allegations of money laundering and fraud.

    Enforcement

    China Prosecutes Former Top Securities Regulator for Bribery

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

    The move against a former CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun is part of a wider anti-corruption campaign targeting China's financial regulatory bodies and IPO approval process.

    Trending

    Cambodia Passes Landmark Anti-Scam Law with Life Sentences

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    The new legislation introduces severe penalties for operators of online fraud centres in a bid to dismantle the country's cross-border scam industry.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea PIPC to Inspect Financial Firms on Resident ID Handling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    The move follows recent sanctions against Lotte Card and will focus on the excessive collection of personal data.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Warns FIs on Sanctions Evasion Via Sham Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    OFAC has issued an advisory detailing red flags and compliance considerations for identifying transactions designed to obscure sanctioned ownership.

    Enforcement

    APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Fiducian

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    APRA has mandated independent reviews and remediation after identifying significant weaknesses in Fiducian's investment and board governance.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Extradites Ex-Wirecard Exec to Face Fraud Charges in Germany

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    The move follows an international operation targeting a multi-million euro fraud ring that exploited the collapsed German payments firm for money laundering.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Proposes Rule to Formalise Whistleblower Payouts

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The proposed rule would offer awards to whistleblowers, including non-US persons, for tips on financial crime if they result in successful enforcement actions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC to Strengthen Legal Framework to Boost Long-Term Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The regulator has detailed its 2026 legislative agenda, following a year that saw over CNY 15 billion in penalties and 172 criminal case referrals.

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