Enforcement

    Sanctions

    US Fed Lifts Enforcement Actions Against ICBC and StanChart

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    The Fed has terminated long-standing orders related to sanctions compliance, internal controls, and unauthorised data disclosure at the two major banks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Lawmakers Probe Alleged Manipulation of US-Listed Chinese Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

    A House Select Committee is investigating Wall Street underwriters over their alleged roles in bringing Chinese companies linked to stock manipulation schemes to US markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Chair Warns Directors on Risk, AI After Landmark Star Ruling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    Joe Longo has told boards they must actively interrogate information and set risk appetites for new technologies like artificial intelligence.

    AML / KYC

    UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

    New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

    Enforcement

    Sequoia’s Australia Unit Sues AFCA Over Fund Collapse Ruling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    Financial advice firm InterPrac has launched a Federal Court challenge against an AFCA determination, questioning the authority's rules for complex cases.

    Sanctions

    US Treasury Reports Flag Evolving Threats Emanating from APAC

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

    New assessments detail sophisticated North Korean schemes, the dominance of Chinese money laundering networks, and industrial-scale fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia.

    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.

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