Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Silver’s Surge Demands a New Approach to Managing Laundering Risks

    By Nathan Lynch | 28/01/2026

    With silver reaching all-time highs, financial crime experts warn that the metal’s growing “value density” and lower regulatory scrutiny are making it an attractive alternative for illicit transactions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    SFC Sets Feb 2026 Deadline for Migration to New STR Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2026

    The regulator has mandated a transition to the new STREAMS 2 platform, detailing submission methods and a blackout period.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Taiwan Cabinet Approves WMD, Counter-Terror Law Amendments

    By Mark Johnston | 27/01/2026

    Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has approved amendments expanding counter-terrorism laws to include WMD proliferation and increase reporting obligations for financial institutions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India’s FIU Cracks Down on Privacy Coins Amid Money Laundering Concerns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

    The move marks a tightening of India’s AML oversight of digital assets, as regulators push crypto platforms to curb high-risk products and align operations with the PMLA.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India’s Enforcement Directorate Arrest Two in BitConnect Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

    The two individuals were detained under the PMLA, and INR 21.7 billion in assets linked to the multi-layered BitConnect scheme were frozen.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines to Launch Digital Registry for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The new HARBOR portal will centralise corporate ownership data, a move aimed at bolstering AML efforts and FATF compliance.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Former HSBC Manager Admits to Account Opening for Bribes Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    The case, brought by the ICAC, involves illicit payments for opening accounts, some of which were later flagged for money laundering risk by the bank.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit into Fintech Giant Airwallex

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    AUSTRAC cited concerns over transaction monitoring and potential criminal exploitation, including for online child sexual abuse payments.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Begins Licensing of Crypto Exchanges Under Pilot Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

    The MOF has announced procedures for crypto exchanges, introducing strict capital, ownership and compliance requirements to bring the sector under formal regulation.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

    The complaint, a first for a credit union, alleges executives lied about destroying a PC with evidence and concealed ties to organised crime.

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