Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Appoints Deloitte to Liquidate Assets in SG$3b Money Laundering Case

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    The move follows the imposition of millions in penalties on financial institutions and a raft of new AML legislation.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Forms Committee to Implement Global Tax Transparency Standard

    By Mark Johnston | 13/08/2025

    Bangladesh is moving to amend laws and adopt the OECD's Common Reporting Standard to boost tax transparency and curb illicit finance.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Indonesian Lawmakers Named in Bank Indonesia and OJK Social Funds Scandal

    By Mark Johnston | 13/08/2025

    Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has named two lawmakers as suspects in a case involving the alleged misuse of corporate social responsibility funds.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Nepal Imposes New AML Rules on Cooperative Institutions

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The government has mandated detailed reporting and 'know your member' rules for all cooperatives as it seeks removal from the FATF grey list.

    Stablecoins

    Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US 'Debanking' Order Puts AML Compliance in Focus

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    A new executive order directs regulators to remove 'reputation risk' from supervision, forcing banks to balance fair access mandates with AML obligations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU Issues Warning Against Two Unregistered Crypto Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

    KoFIU has referred KCEX and QXALX to law enforcement and warned registered firms to cease all transactions with them.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC's “Pokies” Case Holds Lessons for Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 11/08/2025

    The latest civil enforcement action from AUSTRAC for alleged AML/CTF compliance breaches offers a raft of lessons for other businesses, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2025

    The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.

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