AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.

    Sanctions

    China, India Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys After New US Sanctions

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    State-owned firms in both nations are pausing seaborne crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil, citing compliance and sanctions risks.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

    Enforcement

    South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.

    AML / KYC

    China Imposes New AML Reporting Duties on Financial Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The PBOC has clarified its regulatory structure and mandated new event-based and annual AML reporting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine AMLC Inks Pact with DPWH on Stolen Funds Recovery

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The AMLC and DPWH have formalised an asset recovery pact as the value of frozen assets linked to the flood control corruption probe nears PHP 5.2 billion.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Jails Ex-Julius Baer Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

    Liu Ka has become the second relationship manager to be jailed over Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI to Relax Geo-Tagging Rules for Re-KYC of NRI Clients

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

    India's securities regulator proposes removing the requirement for NRIs to be physically present in India during re-KYC verification.

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