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 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.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia Warns FIs on Iran Shadow Banking Risks, Details Evasion Tactics

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Advisory note from the ASO and AUSTRAC details methods including crypto, front companies and informal networks used to circumvent sanctions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

    By Editors | 17/12/2025

    The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Malaysia Secures Return of Artworks Linked to 1MDB Scandal

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

    The recovery of high-value artworks from the US underscores Malaysia’s continued cooperation with foreign authorities to reclaim assets tied to 1MDB.

    Payments & Settlements

    Thailand Targets Gold Traders, FX Inflows to Curb Baht's Rise

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    The central bank is tightening scrutiny as the baht hits a four-year high, which the finance minister calls "unacceptable".

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FTAHK Forms Digital Asset Group to Tackle Financial Crime

    By Editors | 17/12/2025

    New forum aims to promote responsible integration between traditional finance and virtual asset firms through cross-sector collaboration on risk.

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