Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s FIU Probes OTC Market for Large Crypto Trades - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

FIU-IND has asked exchanges for data on OTC transactions exceeding USD 10,000, citing beneficial ownership and money laundering risks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Pacific Nations to Get New AML, Seizure Powers Under Model Law

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

A new model legal framework introduces non-conviction-based asset forfeiture to help Pacific island jurisdictions meet updated global AML standards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Drafts Charges in Decade-Old Central Bank Heist

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The draft chargesheet names 64 individuals and entities, including former central bank and commercial bank officials, in the USD 101 million cyber theft.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Clarifies Powers for Appointing Reviewing Liquidators

By Editors | 19/06/2026

New guidance details the process and criteria for appointing a liquidator to review an external administration, providing clarity for insolvency practitioners and stakeholders.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Joins Global Tax Information Exchange Framework

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The move supports implementation of the 15 percent global minimum tax and aims to curb profit shifting by multinational corporations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thai Authorities Seize Millions in Raids on Forex Scam Network

By Editors | 19/06/2026

A multi-agency operation has frozen bank accounts and impounded luxury assets, with the network suspected of links to political figures.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Passes Bill to Bolster Tax Transparency Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

The new law mandates registration for FIs, enhances record-keeping, and raises penalties to align with global tax transparency standards.

KYC & CDD

US Regulators Propose Bank-Style KYC Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

Proposal would require stablecoin issuers to establish formal customer identification programmes, aligning with existing BSA obligations for banks.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Expand Asset Management Pilot Schemes and Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

The FSC will extend its Kaohsiung asset management sandbox and plans to roll out successful pilot schemes nationwide from Q3.