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South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.

AML / KYC

Singapore Appoints Deloitte to Liquidate Assets in SG$3b Money Laundering Case

By Editors | 13/08/2025

The move follows the imposition of millions in penalties on financial institutions and a raft of new AML legislation.

Enforcement

Indonesian Lawmakers Named in Bank Indonesia and OJK Social Funds Scandal

By Mark Johnston | 13/08/2025

Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has named two lawmakers as suspects in a case involving the alleged misuse of corporate social responsibility funds.

Enforcement

Former StanChart Manager Pleads Guilty in JPY 400m Investor Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

A former Standard Chartered relationship manager has pleaded guilty to a complex fraud involving the use of false documents to deceive investors.

Enforcement

China Releases High-profile Investment Banker After Two-Year Detention

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

Release of China Renaissance founder seen as signal to boost private sector confidence, though anti-corruption drive continues to weigh on sentiment.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Court Orders Fintech to Pay Penalty for Disclosure Breaches

By Editors | 11/08/2025

iSignthis Ltd and its former CEO were penalised for misleading conduct and failing to disclose material information, ASIC said.

Enforcement

KoFIU Issues Warning Against Two Unregistered Crypto Firms

By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

KoFIU has referred KCEX and QXALX to law enforcement and warned registered firms to cease all transactions with them.

Enforcement

AUSTRAC's “Pokies” Case Holds Lessons for Compliance Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 11/08/2025

The latest civil enforcement action from AUSTRAC for alleged AML/CTF compliance breaches offers a raft of lessons for other businesses, writes Nathan Lynch.

Enforcement

ASIC Charges Four for Laundering Scam Proceeds via Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

ASIC alleges a former barrister and three others laundered proceeds from a sophisticated fake bond scam through offshore and crypto accounts.