Anti-Money Laundering

    Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    China Audit Uncovers Widespread Misconduct at Top State Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 29/06/2026

    Annual government audit reveals significant compliance failures, including billions in tax evasion and improper lending, at some of the nation’s largest banks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Freezes $6.3bn in Assets in AML Drive

    By Editors | 29/06/2026

    Authorities have attached assets linked to 11 priority cases and sent 23 international assistance requests as part of efforts to recover funds allegedly transferred abroad.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    BOT Warns Payment Gateways Over Unlicensed Forex Trades

    By Editors | 29/06/2026

    BOT is targeting the misuse of foreign platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay to bypass the domestic banking system and official exchange protocols.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Sues Keystone Directors Over Alleged A$530m Scheme Failures

    By Editors | 29/06/2026

    Federal Court proceedings allege significant governance failures by former directors and compliance committee members involving investor funds.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korean Banks Review Partnerships With Domestic Crypto Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 29/06/2026

    Lenders are conducting AML audits as mandatory real-name account contracts come up for renewal, with market leader Upbit's partnership undecided.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Calls for Greater Oversight of Social Media in Terrorist Financing

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2026

    New report finds most jurisdictions are failing to cover risks from payment-enabled platforms, urging a clarification of regulatory scope.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Morocco Extradites Fugitive Kresna Life CEO to Indonesia

    By Editors | 28/06/2026

    The move follows an Interpol red notice for the former insurance boss, who faces fraud and money laundering charges in Jakarta.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Transparency International Finds Global FIUs Hamstrung by Data Gaps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    A new report finds that while FIUs are key to fighting corruption, many lack the data, powers and independence to be effective.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New Indonesian Bond Law Stokes Money Laundering Fears

    By Editors | 26/06/2026

    Critics warn that legal protections for investors in special government-backed bonds create a loophole for illicit finance, a charge the government denies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand Uncovers $300M Crypto Laundering Ring with Official Links

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2026

    A probe into illegal mining has revealed a vast network tied to Chinese capital, US fraud cases, and corruption within state agencies.

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