Enforcement

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.

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.