AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Malaysian Consumer Group Seeks Tougher Penalties for Telcos Over Rising Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association is calling on the government to fine telcos up to MYR 50,000 for lax SIM registration procedures.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

Enforcement

Entain's Bold Gamble on “Reasonable Precautions” Defence In AML Lawsuit

By Nathan Lynch | 29/10/2025

Sports betting giant Entain is punting on a novel AML/CTF defence, which could set a precedent for businesses that find themselves in AUSTRAC's enforcement crosshairs.

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.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.

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.