AML / KYC

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cambodia Launches New National Risk Assessment Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The country's second AML assessment flags crypto as 'Medium High' risk and details plans for a formal licensing regime.

AML / KYC

FATF Urges Shift in Focus from Procedural Compliance to Tangible Outcomes

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

FATF urges a pivot from rules-based compliance to focusing resources on the highest financial crime risks.

AML / KYC

Tonga Boosts AML Powers to Combat Crime, Secure Banking Ties

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

New legislation enhances supervision and asset recovery to combat organised crime and secure crucial international correspondent banking relationships, officials say.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Imposes New Rules on SIM Registration to Curb Fraud & Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The MCMC has introduced a stricter prepaid SIM registration framework, limiting individuals to five cards per telco, enforcing biometric verification, and tightening rules for minors and tourists.

Enforcement

India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe

By Editors | 02/03/2026

The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.

Enforcement

US Seizes $580m in Crypto from Southeast Asian Scam Networks

By Mark Johnston | 02/03/2026

A US task force has seized millions in cryptocurrency from transnational crime syndicates orchestrating investment frauds across Southeast Asia.

AML / KYC

Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.