Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Discloses Crypto Holdings Seized from Criminal Cases

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

Officials confirm the Taiwan government is holding approximately TWD 1.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency seized in criminal cases.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea, Oman Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Finance and Crypto Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The agreement between the two nations' FIUs aims to enhance information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financing.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Charges Samtrade FX Executives Over ‘Copy Trading’ Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

Three top executives face court over alleged conspiracy to tilt bid-ask spreads and launder millions in proceeds.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Jails CSP Directors in Landmark Ruling on Nominee Negligence

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

First conviction of service provider under new sentencing framework highlights risks of “silent” directors and lax due diligence.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Regulators Hit Bendigo Bank with Capital Charge, Probe AML Failings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

APRA and AUSTRAC have imposed a capital add-on and launched an enforcement investigation into the bank's risk management.