AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    UK Unveils Tech-Focused Strategy to Tackle Sanctions Evasion

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    The new three-year plan from OFSI focuses on using AI, data analytics, and international partnerships to increase efficiency and target risk.

    AML / KYC

    Australia: Law Society of NSW Unveils AML Guide for Small Law Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The guide aims to help smaller practices in New South Wales comply with Australia's incoming 'Tranche 2' AML reforms, effective 1 July 2026.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Ministers Agree New Priorities on Fraud, Virtual Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    FATF outlined its strategic priorities, emphasising a risk-based approach and the rapid implementation of virtual asset standards.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK Regulator Details Global Scope of New Crypto Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    The FCA is consulting on guidance clarifying its new cryptoasset rules, which will have a broad territorial reach affecting many overseas firms.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Super Funds Detail Four-Pillar Cyber Defence Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The AFSA has detailed its response to 2025 cyber attacks, including a threat intelligence platform, a response playbook, and sector-wide exercises.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Recovers 1MDB-Linked Artworks Amid Gaps in Fugitive Pursuit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    Four artworks valued at nearly USD 200,000 have been returned as part of ongoing recovery efforts, but alleged mastermind Jho Low remains absent from Interpol’s public list.

    Sanctions

    US Warns APAC Banks of Sanctions Risk Over Iran Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

    US Treasury warns banks in China, Hong Kong and the UAE they risk secondary sanctions for handling illicit Iranian funds.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Puts Wealth Sector on Notice for ‘Unacceptable Blind Spot’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    AUSTRAC has warned wealth managers over failures to report suspicious transactions, creating significant financial crime risks.

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