AML / KYC

    Enforcement

    India Orders Serious Fraud Probe into IndusInd Bank Over Accounting Lapses

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The probe will examine potential manipulation of books of account, creation of fictitious accounts, misclassification of assets, and the impact on the bank’s financial statements.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Charges Samtrade FX Executives Over ‘Copy Trading’ Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    Three top executives face court over alleged conspiracy to tilt bid-ask spreads and launder millions in proceeds.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

    AML / KYC

    Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

    Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Jails CSP Directors in Landmark Ruling on Nominee Negligence

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    First conviction of service provider under new sentencing framework highlights risks of “silent” directors and lax due diligence.

    Sanctions

    EU Sanctions Key Oil Traders, Widens Net to Asian Refiners

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    New measures target individuals and entities in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and will disrupt refined product exports from Asia.

    AML / KYC

    Australia Regulators Hit Bendigo Bank with Capital Charge, Probe AML Failings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    APRA and AUSTRAC have imposed a capital add-on and launched an enforcement investigation into the bank's risk management.

    Sanctions

    Australia Warns FIs on Iran Shadow Banking Risks, Details Evasion Tactics

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Advisory note from the ASO and AUSTRAC details methods including crypto, front companies and informal networks used to circumvent sanctions.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Trade Finance Registry Seeks Expansion Across Asia - Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

    The growing bank participation and early fraud detection successes are driving plans to scale the trade finance registry regionally.

    AML / KYC

    Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

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