AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    FTAHK Forms Digital Asset Group to Tackle Financial Crime

    By Editors | 17/12/2025

    New forum aims to promote responsible integration between traditional finance and virtual asset firms through cross-sector collaboration on risk.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes More Guidance Ahead of Major AML Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    AUSTRAC has released a suite of educational materials to help firms prepare for upcoming AML law changes.

    AML / KYC

    Myanmar Sets Up Supervisory Committee to Tackle Online Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Authorities reveal over 70,000 foreigners have been repatriated and call for swifter international cooperation to tackle border-based fraud networks.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Against 'High-End' Money Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The HKMA has identified weaknesses in how institutions handle sophisticated criminal schemes, urging enhancements in key control areas.

    AML / KYC

    KoFIU to Tighten AML Supervision in 2026 to Target ‘Weak Links’

    By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

    KoFIU announces stricter inspections for electronic financial service providers and mutual finance businesses to combat cross-border crime.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Revokes Remitter's Registration, Sues Two Others Over AML Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    AUSTRAC has refused to renew the registration of an independent remitter while also launching civil penalty proceedings against two businesses for failing to meet their reporting obligations under the AML/CTF Act.

    Enforcement

    South Korea Scrutinises Binance over Upbit Breach Response

    By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

    Korean police had asked Binance to freeze Solana tokens from the Upbit breach, but only a partial amount was reportedly frozen after an initial delay.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand's ASB Admits AML Breaches, Agrees to NZD 6.73m Penalty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The CBA-owned lender admitted to serious compliance failures after the RBNZ filed court proceedings over breaches dating back to 2019.

    AML / KYC

    Cambodia to Tackle Fraud Linked to Anonymous SIM cards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    The central bank and telecom ministry have agreed to link verified phone numbers with bank accounts to make it harder for fraudsters to exploit anonymous SIM cards.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.

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