AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    FATF Should Police Ship Registries to Curb Sanctions Evasion, Says RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FATF should assess flag states to close loopholes used by sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets' from North Korea and others, RUSI argues in a new report.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams

    By Nathan Lynch | 05/09/2025

    The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.

    AML / KYC

    Interpol Issues 'Silver Notice' to Trace Assets of Indian Drug Fugitive

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The notice, the first of its kind for India's Narcotics Control Bureau, targets the proceeds of a Dubai-based trafficker.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Invokes OCHA in First Directive to Meta over Facebook Scam Ads

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

    The move marks Singapore’s first use of new online harm powers, targeting a surge in scams impersonating senior officials that cost victims SGD 126 million in H1 2025.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine Bankers Association Developing New Scam Blocking Protocol

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The new protocol will incorporate AI and big data analytics to facilitate real-time alerts and fund blocking once scam-related activity is reported.

    Sanctions

    US Indicts and Sanctions Chinese Chemical Firms Over Opioid Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

    A federal grand jury indicted four Chinese companies and 22 nationals. OFAC sanctioned one firm and two individuals in a coordinated action.

    Sanctions

    Australia, UK and Canada Impose New Russia Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

    Australia and UK targeting human rights abuses. Canada tightening oil price cap measures. EU considering imposing secondary sanctions.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

    AML / KYC

    Luxembourg Fines Alipay Europe for AML Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

    The CSSF identified significant failures in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and outsourcing oversight at the electronic money institution.

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