AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Taiwan Proposes Stricter Bank Account Rules to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

Draft rules expand suspicious account definitions, empower banks to refuse transactions, and allow direct notification to prosecutors for urgent cases.

AML / KYC

BOT Drafts Stricter Rules for Cash Transactions to Curb Financial Crime

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

The BOT is consulting on new rules requiring identity verification for cash deposits and withdrawals to combat illicit financial flows.

Enforcement

Thailand's AMLO Seeks Forfeiture of THB 13b in Scam-Linked Assets

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

AMLO moves to forfeit assets across four major fraud cases tied to Cambodia-based criminal networks and their Thai associates.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Ease Reporting Norms for Stockbrokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

SEBI consultation proposes limiting bank and demat account reporting requirements, especially for primary dealers, to reduce compliance burden.

Fintech / Regtech

What Singapore’s AML Leaders Are Learning About AI – the Hard Way

By Bradley Maclean | 16/02/2026

A closed-door industry roundtable highlights how MAS scrutiny, auditor oversight and data constraints are turning AI adoption from a compliance solution into a more exacting test of execution and accountability.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Drafts New Law to Bolster Crackdown on Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The draft law is a high-priority move to protect the public, safeguard Cambodia’s digital economy and curb escalating technology-based fraud losses.

Fintech / Regtech

FATF Sets Sights on Global Fraud and Crypto Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

The FATF added Papua New Guinea and Kuwait to its grey list, adopted Singapore's mutual evaluation, and approved new reports on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Proposes AML/CTF Rule Changes, New Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

Draft rules create new exemptions for gift cards and ATMs, and refine customer due diligence and reporting group obligations for financial institutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.