Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Alibaba and Ant Group Unit to Pay USD 600 Million in US Settlement

    By Mark Johnston | 06/07/2026

    The settlement resolves a US probe into the sale of illegal pharmaceuticals and other prohibited goods via the firm’s e-commerce platforms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Finalises Enforceable Undertaking with Sportsbet

    By Editors | 06/07/2026

    The bookmaker has completed required remediation for serious anti-money laundering deficiencies identified during a sector-wide review by the regulator.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Launches Cyber Command to Enhance Banks' Anti-Scam Defences

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

    The new unit will facilitate the automatic, real-time exchange of data with financial institutions to proactively identify and suspend accounts linked to scams.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Charges Former Bank Manager in S$1.7m Fraud Case

    By Editors | 06/07/2026

    A former Indian Overseas Bank manager faces charges for misappropriating funds, highlighting significant internal control and money laundering concerns.

    DeFi & Web3

    South Korea to Consider Imposing Curbs on DeFi Access - Report

    By Editors | 04/07/2026

    A government-commissioned report has advised classifying DeFi platforms as unlicensed operators and restricting user access.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan Consortium to Define Legal and Governance Framework for AI Agents

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2026

    A 28-member group led by MUFG will examine the use of verifiable credentials to manage risks as AI agents begin to conduct financial transactions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Charges Four Firms in Nvidia Chip Fraud Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2026

    Four companies and four individuals face fraud and money laundering charges linked to a scheme to circumvent US export controls.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BNM Opens Applications for ‘Green Lane’ Fintech Sandbox

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

    The central bank is inviting financial institutions to apply for its accelerated regulatory sandbox, designed for testing innovative solutions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Jails Five in USD 29.4 Million Crypto-Linked Forex Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 03/07/2026

    A Shanghai court has imposed prison sentences for an illegal currency exchange operation that used cryptocurrency to bypass the nation’s strict capital controls.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UK Takes FATF Helm with Pledge to Tackle Global Fraud Epidemic

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2026

    The FATF has launched a new two-year roadmap focused on strengthening the global response to fraud.

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