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AML / KYC
Singapore Court Allows $2.7bn 1MDB Suit Against StanChart to Proceed
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025
Liquidators can move forward with a major claim accusing Standard Chartered of enabling illicit transfers tied to the 1MDB scandal.

Enforcement
Australia Court Orders Cbus To Pay Hefty Fine Over 'Serious' Claims Failures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025
The Federal Court ordered Cbus to pay a AUD 23.5 million penalty for “serious failures” to handle insurance claims in a case brought by ASIC.

AML / KYC
Korea Tightens AML Requirements to Combat Transnational Crime
By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025
FIs are directed to strengthen oversight over offshore units, and KoFIU is introducing a mass suspicious transaction reporting mechanism.

AML / KYC
Singapore Widens Probe into Prince Group, Raids Car Leasing Firm
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025
Authorities have expanded a money-laundering investigation linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, targeting a local car-leasing firm in newly conducted raids and arrests.

Enforcement
China Prosecutes Former Top CSRC Official on Bribery Charges
By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025
Wang Huimin, previously the top graft-buster at the CSRC, faces prosecution for allegedly taking bribes to manipulate IPOs and private placements.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Cook Islands Crypto Bill Faces Backlash Over Asset Seizure Powers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025
Proposed legislation is under fire for potential overreach by granting authorities the power to seize assets without a criminal conviction.

Enforcement
UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025
NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.

Enforcement
US Indicts Four in Illicit Nvidia Chip Supply Chain Spanning Malaysia and Thailand
By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025
Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

Enforcement
Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025
Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

Securities / Derivatives
SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025
The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.
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