Enforcement

Fintech / Regtech

Meta, Global Police Disrupt Asian Scam Networks; New AI Tools Rolled Out

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

As new AI-powered anti-scam features are deployed, a joint operation has led to 21 arrests in Thailand and the removal of over 150,000 accounts from Meta's platforms.

Sanctions

New FATF Report Calls for Crackdown on Offshore Crypto Providers

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

New report outlines risks from offshore crypto firms and calls for coordinated global action from regulators and financial institutions.

Sanctions

US Fed Lifts Enforcement Actions Against ICBC and StanChart

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

The Fed has terminated long-standing orders related to sanctions compliance, internal controls, and unauthorised data disclosure at the two major banks.

Securities / Derivatives

US Lawmakers Probe Alleged Manipulation of US-Listed Chinese Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

A House Select Committee is investigating Wall Street underwriters over their alleged roles in bringing Chinese companies linked to stock manipulation schemes to US markets.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Chair Warns Directors on Risk, AI After Landmark Star Ruling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Joe Longo has told boards they must actively interrogate information and set risk appetites for new technologies like artificial intelligence.

AML / KYC

UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

Enforcement

Sequoia’s Australia Unit Sues AFCA Over Fund Collapse Ruling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Financial advice firm InterPrac has launched a Federal Court challenge against an AFCA determination, questioning the authority's rules for complex cases.

Sanctions

US Treasury Reports Flag Evolving Threats Emanating from APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New assessments detail sophisticated North Korean schemes, the dominance of Chinese money laundering networks, and industrial-scale fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia.

AML / KYC

SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.