Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

    The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Announces New Measures to Combat Predatory Lending Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    The new measures includes new powers to block withdrawals from accounts linked to illegal lending and a streamlined victim support system.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    UK and China Deepen Financial Cooperation on CCPs, Market Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Regulators agree to develop a CCP supervision MoU and explore a ‘Wealth Connect’ scheme in a new bilateral working group.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

    Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea to Grant FIU Powers to Freeze Accounts in AML Overhaul

    By Mark Johnston | 06/02/2026

    The plan will also expand the crypto “travel rule”, impose AML duties on stablecoin issuers, and target lawyers and accountants to meet FATF standards.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong Court Enhances Man's Sentence to Deter 'Puppet Accounts'

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    The court approved a police application for a harsher penalty, signalling a tougher stance on the abuse of personal bank accounts for illicit activities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Sri Lanka President Orders Action on AML Deficiencies to Avoid 'Grey List'

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    President orders urgent action on legal and staffing shortfalls ahead of a critical FATF evaluation to avoid being placed back on the "grey list".

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Approves BNP Paribas, Chang Hwa for Kaohsiung Wealth Hub

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    The approvals bring the total number of approved banks in the pilot zone to 20, a key initiative to build an Asian asset management hub.

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