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AML / KYC
FATF Warns of Evolving Terrorist Financing Risks, Gaps in Global Response
By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025
New FATF report warns that 69% of countries are failing to prosecute terrorist financing effectively, as criminals mix new tech with old methods.
Enforcement
Australian Federal Court Dismisses ASIC Misleading Disclosures Case
By Editors | 07/07/2025
A Federal Court judge has cleared four TerraCom officers of misleading the market, delivering a sharp critique of ASIC's case.
Enforcement
ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2025
ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.
Enforcement
India Bars Jane Street and Seizes $567m Over Market Manipulation Claims
By Editors | 07/07/2025
SEBI described Jane Street's trading behaviour as "egregious" and said the firm "is not a good faith actor that can be, or deserves to be, trusted."
AML / KYC
MAS Penalises Major Banks in S$3 Billion Money Laundering Probe
By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2025
MAS has penalised nine financial institutions, including Credit Suisse and UOB, for significant AML control failures linked to a major criminal case.
Enforcement
Korean Regulator Flags Sharp Rise in Foreign Exchange Breaches
By Editors | 04/07/2025
The FSS reports a 45% surge in foreign exchange violations, with failures in reporting overseas direct investments leading the breaches.
Enforcement
India’s CBI Summons Bank Officials in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025
The CBI has launched a nationwide probe into over 850,000 suspected mule accounts linked to cybercrime, amid concerns of insider collusion and weak KYC controls.
Enforcement
Korea Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Property-Related Loan Misuse
By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025
Regulators will recall loans and ban future lending for borrowers misusing business funds, as part of a multi-agency household debt clampdown
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Announces Closure of Enforceable Undertaking with Perth Mint
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025
AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking against Perth Mint but warned of ongoing risks in the bullion sector.
AML / KYC
SFC Fines Arta Global Futures and Suspends Ex-Directors for AML Breaches
By Editors | 04/07/2025
The SFC has penalised Arta Global Futures and suspended two former senior executives over systemic AML and trading surveillance failures.
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