AML / KYC

ESG / Sustainability

APAC Anti-Corruption Efforts Stall, Transparency International Warns

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a stagnant regional average, with declining scores in established democracies.

Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Sets April Deadline for Scam Syndicate Crackdown Operation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The 'XXL' operation targets thousands amid international pressure, but critics question if the campaign will hold powerful elites accountable.

AML / KYC

US Sentences Scam Centre Fugitive to 20 Years in Prison

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Chinese national was sentenced in absentia for his role in a Cambodia-based 'pig butchering' fraud that used US shell companies to launder victim funds.

AML / KYC

Thailand Freezes 1.18m Mule Accounts as Online Scam Losses Fall

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2026

Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said tighter controls on bank accounts, SIM cards and fraudulent websites have helped cut reported scam losses, with enforcement measures in the pipeline.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Top Court Orders Agencies to Coordinate on Digital Arrest Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2026

The RBI, banks, CBI, and other agencies are directed to coordinate on prevention, victim compensation, and stricter safeguards against fraudulent transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Targets Consumer Protection, Virtual Assets in 2026 Work Plan

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The regulator will shift to pre-emptive supervision of financial product design, manage real estate risks, and establish new frameworks for virtual assets and AI.