AML / KYC

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Inbound Foreign Currency Transactions

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    The central bank is increasing documentation requirements for resident transactions over USD 200,000 to curb baht appreciation.

    Sanctions

    China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The measures, targeting firms and executives over a record Taiwan arms sale, create new compliance obligations for all organisations in China.

    Enforcement

    China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Targets Nominee Firms, Money Mule with New Registration Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new measures, effective 1 January 2026, aim to tackle rising financial fraud by tightening company registration and leveraging inter-agency data.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Tightens Bank Cyber Rules After BI-FAST Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    Indonesia's financial regulators are inspecting banks and demanding stronger controls after organised criminals exploited internal weaknesses to steal an estimated IDR 200 billion.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Set to Introduce Mandatory Caning for Scam Offences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    New laws effective 30 December will impose mandatory caning for scammers and discretionary caning for money mules to deter surging fraud.

    Sanctions

    North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

    By Editors | 28/12/2025

    Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

    AML / KYC

    Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

    Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

    Trending

    Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

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