AML / KYC

Sanctions

US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.

Enforcement

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

Enforcement

BNM Fines 11 Money Services Firms for Regulatory Breaches

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia has penalised multiple money services businesses for failures relating to AML/CDD, capital shortfalls, and reporting.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea's Anti-Voice Phishing Crackdown Shows Early Success

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Fraud losses have fallen in recent months following a government crackdown that includes new liability rules for financial firms and enhanced detection platforms.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

AML / KYC

Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.

Trending

Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Announces Launch of New 'Money Safe' Service at All Retail Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

All 28 retail banks are required to offer the deposit-locking service with mandatory in-person verification from 31 December.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.