AML / KYC

    AML / KYC

    Australia Consults on Mandatory Anti-Scam Regime for Banks, Digital Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

    The government has released draft rules designating sectors and outlining new obligations for preventing, detecting, and responding to scams.

    Enforcement

    Crypto 'Nesting' Case Exposes Gaps in Global AML Oversight

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

    A European fraud investigation has revealed how nested crypto exchanges and complex offshore structures can obscure illicit funds, presenting challenges for regulators.

    AML / KYC

    Bendigo Bank Uncovers Systemic AML/CTF Deficiencies

    By Editors | 01/12/2025

    An independent review found widespread weaknesses in risk management, prompting a fully funded overhaul with unknown costs and regulatory scrutiny.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Korea Publishes Unified Account Guidelines for Foreign Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    New guidelines detail operational procedures for omnibus accounts, ahead of a regulatory change in January 2026 aimed at boosting market access.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Renews Crypto Crackdown, Puts Stablecoins in Crosshairs

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

    Top financial and security bodies met to reinforce a ban on crypto activities, highlighting stablecoins as a key risk area.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    INTERPOL Targets Illicit Finance, Scam Centres in New Global Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

    Global police body unanimously approves five-year plan with new tools to trace criminal assets and disrupt human trafficking-fuelled fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, ABS Reject Calls to Loosen Anti-scam Cooling-off Rule

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    MAS and ABS say scam risks remain too high to exempt own-account transfers from the 24-hour cooling-off rule, despite customer complaints.

    Sanctions

    Australia Lists Iran's IRGC as State Sponsor of Terrorism

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The designation, the first under a new legal regime, makes certain dealings with the IRGC a criminal offence in Australia.

    Trending

    Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.

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