Anti-Money Laundering

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

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    UK to Introduce New Sanctions Regime for ‘People Smugglers’

    By Editors | 12/01/2025

    The regime will target the finances of individuals and entities that exploit vulnerable people by facilitating dangerous sea crossings across Europe

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippine AMLC Issues New Transaction Reporting Guidelines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2025

    The AMLC says the guidelines, to be adopted in phases, are intended to help covered persons carry out one of their “primary duties”

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan to Enhance Information Sharing on Illegally Used Bank Accounts

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2025

    Mizuho, MUFG Bank, SMBC, Resona Bank, Joyo Bank, and Bank of Nagoya are participating in a JBA-led study group to develop a new information-sharing framework

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Rescue of Chinese Actor Turns Spotlight to Myanmar Scam Compounds

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2025

    The actor was lured to Thailand by a promise of a job casting before being taken to Myanmar and put to work in a scam compound

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Court Sentences Aide of Exiled Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui

    By Mark Johnston | 09/01/2025

    Yvette Wang was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in a $1bn fraud scheme orchestrated by Chinese businessman Guo Wengui.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Supreme Court Uphold Jail Sentence of Crypto Trader

    By Editors | 09/01/2025

    The decision has brought clarity on the definition of a virtual asset business operator under South Korean law

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

    Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Unlocking the Value of GenAI in Financial Crime Compliance

    By Bradley Maclean | 07/01/2025

    SymphonyAI’s Craig Robertson, DBS’ Lam Chee Kin and BOS’ Ng Kok Keong discuss the use of AI in financial crime compliance.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Authorities Target US Clients of Trident Trust in Global Tax Probe

    By Editors | 07/01/2025

    US court order will require US entities of Trident Trust to reveal the identities of US taxpayer clients who used its services.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

    By Editors | 05/01/2025

    This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

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