Securities Regulation

SFC Enforcement: Retail Trader Sentenced for False Trading

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced that a retail trader has been sentenced in a false trading case. This action highlights the SFC's commitment to maintaining market integrity and deterring manipulative trading practices.

SFC Bans Andy Lau Ka Ho for Life

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Andy Lau Ka Ho from the industry for life following findings of misconduct. This action stems from his involvement in the IPO of a company where he acted as a sponsor.

SFC Obtains Compensation and Disqualification Orders

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has successfully obtained compensation and disqualification orders against individuals involved in misconduct. These orders aim to protect investors and maintain market integrity by holding wrongdoers accountable.

ASIC bans financial adviser Raluca Terheci for six years

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned financial adviser Raluca Terheci from providing financial services for six years. ASIC found she provided inappropriate advice and made false and misleading statements to clients regarding high-risk investments.

Capital Mining Limited Directors' Charges Discontinued

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) has discontinued charges against former Capital Mining Limited directors Peter Dykes, Anthony Dunlop, and Peter Torney. ASIC considers the matter finalised following this decision.

ASIC Disqualifies Director for Five Years Over 20 Company Failures

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has disqualified Vincenzo Frank Tesoriero from managing corporations for five years due to his involvement in the failure of 20 companies. The disqualification stems from findings of improper conduct, including facilitating fraudulent transactions and mismanaging company funds.

ASIC Disqualifies Simon Raftery from Managing Corporations

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has disqualified Simon Raftery from managing corporations for two and a half years due to his involvement in five failed companies. These companies owed approximately $43 million to creditors.

Remedy Housing Officers Sentenced for Dishonesty Offences

Three former Remedy Housing officials, Brent Smith, Mahmoud Khodr, and Fue Mano, have been sentenced for dishonesty offences related to promoting interest-free mortgages. The company received $1.83 million in deposits from 107 customers, with significant misappropriation of funds by the officials.

Consob Blocks 11 Websites for Financial Abuse

The Italian financial regulator, Consob, has ordered the blocking of 11 new websites engaged in financial abuse and unauthorized investment services. This action brings the total number of blocked sites to 1,599 since July 2019, with 136 related to crypto-activities.

Chiara Mosca Appointed Interim Consob President

Chiara Mosca has been appointed interim President of Consob, the Italian securities regulator, effective March 9, 2026. She assumes the role following the conclusion of Paolo Savona's seven-year mandate. Mosca, a Commissioner since 2021, will serve until a new President is appointed.