Anti-Money Laundering

Market Abuse

Korea FSS Forms Task Force to Enforce Stricter Delisting Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2026

The FSS has launched a multi-departmental unit to enforce stricter delisting rules and crack down on illegal market activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia to Bolster Use of Non-Conviction Forfeiture Against Cybercrime

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

The FIU has highlighted the tool as key to tackling an "enforcement gap" amid rising online fraud and hacking.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea, US to Bolster AML Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

By Editors | 21/04/2026

Finance chiefs finalised a critical minerals framework and shared concerns over won volatility, while FIUs agreed to enhance information sharing to combat illicit finance.

Stablecoins

BIS Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoin Rules to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warns that divergent national frameworks could lead to market fragmentation and enable harmful regulatory arbitrage.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia: Law Society of NSW Unveils AML Guide for Small Law Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

The guide aims to help smaller practices in New South Wales comply with Australia's incoming 'Tranche 2' AML reforms, effective 1 July 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Ministers Agree New Priorities on Fraud, Virtual Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

FATF outlined its strategic priorities, emphasising a risk-based approach and the rapid implementation of virtual asset standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.

CBDCs

BOK Nominee’s Confirmation Stalls, Overshadowing Policy Vision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

Shin Hyun-song’s appointment is in doubt after his confirmation hearing was delayed, prompting concerns about a potential leadership vacuum at BOK.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Warns APAC Banks of Sanctions Risk Over Iran Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

US Treasury warns banks in China, Hong Kong and the UAE they risk secondary sanctions for handling illicit Iranian funds.