AML / KYC

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Raises Monthly Cap Tenfold

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

New decree formalises the service after a pilot phase, introducing higher limits and detailed compliance requirements for providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Targets Gold, Crypto in Sweeping ‘Grey Money’ Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

New rules include trading limits, a centralised data bureau, and stricter reporting to combat money laundering and curb baht volatility.

AML / KYC

Singapore Must Balance Risk and Trust: MAS Deputy Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

Chee Hong Tat said Singapore should remain open to innovation and new capital while moving decisively against rogue actors to safeguard its reputation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India’s Tax Department Details Crypto-related Difficulties Enforcing Tax Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

Officials cite difficulties in monitoring cross-border crypto transactions and enforcing tax rules, reinforcing regulatory caution.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh FIU Mandates Weekly Instead of Monthly Cash Transaction Reports

By Editors | 09/01/2026

The directive, effective 11 January 2026, requires reports on transactions over BDT 1 million to be filed weekly, a major shift from the previous monthly deadline.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Boosts Audit Quality, Trust Sector Governance with New Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

Six new proclamations target audit quality, financial reporting, and establish a dispute resolution mechanism for the fast-growing trust sector.

Enforcement

Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.