AML / KYC

AML / KYC

FATF Praises AML Reforms in New Mutual Evaluation Report for Malaysia

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Malaysia is praised for post-1MDB reforms but must now increase convictions and strengthen sanctions under a three-year action plan.

Enforcement

Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.

AML / KYC

SEBI Eases Geo-Tagging Rules for NRIs Undertaking Re-KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

SEBI has relaxed geo-tagging and physical location requirements for NRIs completing re-KYC digitally, easing access while retaining safeguards such as GPS verification and anti-spoofing checks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Impose Bank-Level Liability on Crypto Exchanges After Hack

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

Regulators are pushing for no-fault compensation and tougher penalties for crypto platforms following a multi-million dollar cybertheft at Upbit.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.

AML / KYC

S. Korea to Unify Remittance Limits, Launch Real-Time FX Monitoring

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The Ministry of Economy and Finance will abolish the designated bank system in 2026, levelling the playing field for non-bank operators under a new oversight framework.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Gujarat Police Crackdown on Cyber Fraud Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Gujarat has rolled out Operation Mule Hunt, a state-level push to track scams from account operators to masterminds.

Sanctions

FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coinbase Reopens India Onboarding After Two-Year Pause

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Following its registration with FIU-IND, Coinbase is rebuilding its India operations and planning a phased launch of rupee on-ramps in 2026.