Enforcement

AML / KYC

Global Laundering Syndicates Targeting Australian Real Estate: AUSTRAC

By Nathan Lynch | 22/08/2025

Australia is tackling a surge in illicit funds as global crime syndicates seek to exploit its stable economy and booming property market, ahead of the "Tranche 2" AML/CTF reforms.

Enforcement

India Reconstitutes and Expands Mandate of Banking Fraud Advisory Board

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2025

The reconstituted Advisory Board for Banking and Financial Frauds will have to review all public sector bank frauds over INR 30 million before criminal probes can begin.

Trending

AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit of Crypto Exchange Binance

By Editors | 22/08/2025

AUSTRAC cited serious concerns with Binance's AML controls, governance, and a lack of understanding of local Australian risks.

Enforcement

China: Ex-IPO Regulator Faces Prosecution After CNY 300m Cash Seizure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The former CSRC official was expelled from the Chinese Communist Party after being accused of making illicit gains from pre-IPO shares.

Enforcement

ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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Enforcement

ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.

Enforcement

FSS Korea to Commence Inspections on Lenders, Debt Collectors

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The inspections on lenders, debt collectors, and online loan brokers aim to curb abusive collection tactics and illegal private lending.

Fintech / Regtech

Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

Enforcement

KRX Proposes Individual-Based Monitoring to Curb Illegal Trading

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

The bourse operator plans a new data submission requirement for members to better detect links between accounts held by individuals.