AML / KYC

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Russian 'Shadow Fleet' to Enforce G7+ Oil Price Cap

By Editors | 04/12/2025

Australia designated 45 vessels as part of a new sanctions package aimed at curbing Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

Enforcement

Singapore Charges Company Founder for Cheating Digital Finance Firm

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The Singaporean businessman was deported from China and charged in court with cheating Funding Societies of SGD 8 million.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.

ESG / Sustainability

FSC Korea Proposes Harsher Penalties for Accounting Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

New rules will increase fines based on the duration of misconduct and target unofficial company leaders who orchestrate fraud.

AML / KYC

Philippines Probes Crypto Laundering in Flood Control Corruption Case

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

Officials say illicit funds are being moved offshore via stablecoins, as an inter-agency task force works to recover assets from the corruption scandal.

AML / KYC

Indonesian Authorities Collaborate to Protect Financial Sector Integrity

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK, PPATK and BSSN signed new cooperation pacts to reinforce AML/CFT measures and bolster cybersecurity across the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Issued Stern Warning to Upbit Over Crypto Hack

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

The regulator signalled it would take strong measures in response to the $30 million theft at Upbit linked to North Korean actors.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysian Telcos Activate MyDigital ID to Curb Mobile Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

The rollout includes Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with the national digital identity platform, enhancing safeguards against account breaches and phishing attempts.