Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Intensifies Crypto Supervision Ahead of AML Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2026

    AUSTRAC is launching targeted campaigns into the virtual assets sector as landmark AML reforms expand the scope of regulated activities.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Probes Former Citic Land Chairman Over Evergrande Deals

    By Editors | 08/05/2026

    The investigation is scrutinising opaque property sales from the state-linked firm to the indebted developer, financed by Citic Bank.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Probes Tabcorp over 'Serious' AML Concerns

    By Editors | 08/05/2026

    AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Tabcorp over “serious concerns” regarding its AML/CTF compliance.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Finds Singapore AML Regime is Robust, Despite Some Gaps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

    Singapore has improved its AML framework, FATF said, while calling for tougher penalties and better oversight of foreign entities following a major scandal.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Malaysia Fines Company Secretary Over Money Laundering Breaches

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    A joint investigation by BNM and the CCM has resulted in a fine for reporting failures and the submission of false information.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Crypto Sector Warns AML Proposal Will Overwhelm Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

    An industry alliance has warned that proposed AML rules could trigger an 85-fold surge in suspicious transaction reports and are legally questionable.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Charges Asia-Based Suspects in Global Crypto Scam Takedown

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    International crackdown involving authorities in the UAE, China and Thailand has dismantled at least nine scam centres, leading to charges against alleged managers from Myanmar and Indonesia.

    KYC & CDD

    India Notifies Investment Rules for Funds with Minority China Links

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

    The government has amended its foreign investment rules, relaxing approval requirements for overseas entities with limited beneficial ownership from neighbouring countries, effective 1 May 2026.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Task Force Targets Crypto and Hawala in KRW 600 Billion FX Probe

    By Editors | 05/05/2026

    A multi-agency task force has identified sophisticated schemes using virtual accounts, crypto, and trade mis-invoicing to launder funds and evade taxes.

    Payments & Settlements

    ASEAN+3 to Deepen Dialogue on Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

    The new process will focus on retail and wholesale payment linkages, while addressing regulatory fragmentation and stablecoin risks.

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