AML / KYC

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Regulatory Framework Enhances Crypto Market Legitimacy

    By Nathan Lynch | 17/09/2025

    Hong Kong is ramping up its regulatory support for digital assets, positioning itself as a hub for stablecoins, while also addressing financial crime concerns.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Freezes Assets in Widening Flood Control Corruption Probe

    By Editors | 17/09/2025

    A court has frozen 135 bank accounts as regulators deploy a new anti-scam law and probe alleged large-scale money laundering through casinos.

    AML / KYC

    Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

    China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.

    AML / KYC

    ASEAN Attorneys General Launch Regional Pact on Transnational Crime

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

    The Sanur Bali Declaration creates a new regional forum to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime, including scams, money laundering and asset smuggling.

    AML / KYC

    ASEAN Adopts 10-year Action Plan Against Transnational Crime

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

    ASEAN ministers have elevated cybercrime and online scams as the region’s top security concern while backing initiatives on money laundering and illegal migration.

    AML / KYC

    Sri Lanka Police Inaugurates New Bureau to Handle Complex Criminal Cases

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

    The CCIB will handle complex and high-priority cases such as those involving illegal asset investigations, organised crime, and cybercrime.

    AML / KYC

    Thai Authorities Pledge Urgent Action to Unblock Frozen Accounts

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

    The BOT and government agencies are creating a 'war room' to expedite the unblocking of innocent accounts caught in a nationwide mule account sweep.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Urges Increased Vigilance for Child Exploitation Red Flags

    By Editors | 16/09/2025

    AUSTRAC details transaction patterns linked to child abuse and sextortion, reminding firms of their suspicious matter reporting obligations.

    Sanctions

    Japan, New Zealand, UK Announce New Wave of Russia Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2025

    The targets include companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and India. Japan and New Zealand now aligned with the G7 oil price cap.

    AML / KYC

    Organised Crime Using FDI to Infiltrate Timor-Leste, UNODC Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

    New UNODC report details how crime syndicates are using legitimate investment frameworks to establish scam centres and launder money.

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