Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Australia Proposes AML/CTF Rule Changes, New Exemptions

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    Draft rules create new exemptions for gift cards and ATMs, and refine customer due diligence and reporting group obligations for financial institutions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

    KYC & CDD

    BSP Eases Large Cash Transaction Rules After Business Lobbying

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The BSP has introduced risk-based flexibilities for due diligence on large cash withdrawals following concerns from businesses about operational disruptions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Calls on Casino Sector to Bolster AML Compliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    In a meeting with casino operators, KoFIU flagged upcoming legal amendments and demanded stricter adherence to international AML standards.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Cambodia Sets April Deadline for Scam Syndicate Crackdown Operation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

    The 'XXL' operation targets thousands amid international pressure, but critics question if the campaign will hold powerful elites accountable.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Sentences Scam Centre Fugitive to 20 Years in Prison

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

    Chinese national was sentenced in absentia for his role in a Cambodia-based 'pig butchering' fraud that used US shell companies to launder victim funds.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small, Low-Risk NBFCs

    By Editors | 11/02/2026

    Draft rules would create a new 'Unregistered Type I' class for firms with assets under INR 10 billion that do not use public funds.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thai Military Raids Abandoned Scam Compound in Cambodia

    By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

    Seizure of O'Smach complex reveals industrial-scale fraud operations utilising fake regulatory facades and bank branches to facilitate transnational financial crime.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    SFC Fines Asset Manager Kylin for Widespread Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    The firm was penalised for conflicts of interest including undisclosed director loans, deficient KYC and AML controls, and misinforming investors.

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