Anti-Money Laundering

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Iranian 'Shadow' Financial and Shipping Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2026

The US has targeted over 50 entities, including a major currency exchange and 19 vessels, warning foreign firms of secondary sanctions risk.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia’s PPATK Moves to Strengthen Bank Reporting Quality

By Editors | 21/05/2026

Indonesia's FIU is developing new data quality standards for commercial banks to address fundamental reporting issues and boost AML/CFT effectiveness.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Orders External Audit of NSW Club Over AML Weaknesses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2026

AUSTRAC has ordered a major Sydney club operator to appoint an external auditor amid concerns over money laundering controls for poker machines.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Touts Kaohsiung Wealth Hub One Year After Launch

By Editors | 20/05/2026

The FSC has reported strong initial results from its new asset management zone, highlighting significant inflows into family office and lending services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysian Court Finds Maybank Negligent in Online Fraud Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

A court has ordered the bank to compensate a customer, ruling it failed to act on suspicious transaction patterns and rejecting its defence.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam to Launch Regulated Crypto Asset Market by Q3 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

The move aims to bring trading onshore under a new pilot framework, with five local firms already advancing in the licensing process.

Structural Regulation

India Hikes Precious Metals Import Duty to Support the Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The move reverses a 2024 duty cut and is aimed at curbing non-essential imports and conserving foreign exchange reserves.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Dubai Leads Global Sting on Transnational Crypto Fraud Networks

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

A coordinated operation involving the UAE, US, and China has led to the arrest of 276 individuals and the closure of nine scam centres engaged in investment and virtual currency fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Special Economic Zones Are Fuelling Regional Cybercrime Industry: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

New policy report urges a strategic shift to targeting the financial enablers of industrial-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia.