Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Structural Regulation

    India Pension Regulator Sets New Audit Rules for Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

    The directive requires PoP service providers of the NPS to undergo periodic external audits to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.

    Cryptocurrency

    Sri Lanka Signals Major Shift Towards Regulating Virtual Assets

    By Editors | 22/06/2026

    The digital economy ministry and securities regulator held a high-level forum to develop a regulatory roadmap for virtual assets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Adds Iraq to Grey List, Approves Reports on DeFi and Hawala

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

    The FATF concluded its plenary, appointing a new Vice-President from India and flagging new AML risks.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines SEC Secures Interpol Red Notice for MFT Group CEO

    By Editors | 22/06/2026

    An international alert has been issued for Maria Francesca "Mica" Tan over an alleged large-scale fraudulent investment scheme that solicited funds without a licence.

    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.

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