AML / KYC

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

By Editors | 20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

AML / KYC

UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

By Editors | 19/10/2025

UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.

Fintech / Regtech

Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer

By Editors | 17/10/2025

The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.

Sanctions

New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.

AML / KYC

HK & Mainland Police Arrest Three for Face Spoofing and Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

The three members of a cross-border syndicate allegedly used pre-recorded videos to bypass facial recognition systems at digital banks.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

Sanctions

UK Sanctions Russian Oil Giants, Indian and Chinese Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

A package of 90 new sanctions hits Rosneft, Lukoil, India's Nayara Energy and Chinese terminals in a bid to choke off Russian war funds.

Sanctions

China Imposes Export Curbs Following Dutch Takeover of Chipmaker

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

The Dutch government invoked a national security law to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, prompting Beijing to block exports.

AML / KYC

How HUMINT is Closing the Gaps in Financial Crime Cases

By Nathan Lynch | 16/10/2025

In the complex world of financial crime investigations, banks and private companies are turning to “human intelligence” experts in an effort to crack their most challenging cases, writes Nathan Lynch.