Enforcement

Enforcement

India Seizes $1.8m in Assets in Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Enforcement Directorate attaches assets linked to the former chairman of New India Co-operative Bank in a money laundering investigation.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Expands Prudential Fraud Probe to Domestic Parent Entity

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

The regulator will conduct an on-site inspection of Prudential Holdings of Japan, examining supervisory failures linked to a decades-long fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

AML / KYC

India’s FIU and I4C Sign Pact to Combat Financial Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

New agreement will see FIU-IND and I4C share data to improve fraud prevention, strengthen detection protocols, and accelerate asset recovery.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Asset Manager HKD 2 Million Over Staff Trading Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

Impression Investment Limited and its former responsible officer were sanctioned for internal control deficiencies and personal account dealing breaches.

Enforcement

China Launches New Crackdown on Illicit Financial Intermediaries

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

The campaign targets illegal deposit, loan, and insurance intermediaries, as well as unauthorised online lending and anti-collections services.

Enforcement

Trip.com Faces US Class Action Over China Antitrust Probe

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

A securities fraud lawsuit alleges the online travel giant misled investors about regulatory risks from its monopolistic practices in China.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Four More Advisers in Crackdown Over Super Fund Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

ASIC has permanently banned four advisers - including a permanent ban and a 10-year ban - for misconduct linked to the collapsed Shield and First Guardian superannuation funds.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.