Anti-Money Laundering

Cryptocurrency

Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Cryptocurrency

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

Market Abuse

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.

Anti-Money Laundering

HK Police Arrest 82 in HK$40 Billion Money Laundering Probe

By Editors | 04/08/2025

A triad-led syndicate is accused of defrauding banks of over HKD 1 billion and laundering proceeds from illegal activities through a trustee services firm.

Anti-Money Laundering

New Zealand’s Christchurch Casino Agrees to NZD 5.06m AML Penalty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

Christchurch Casinos admitted to seven breaches of New Zealand's AML laws following a regulatory investigation by the DIA.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Summons Anil Ambani, Probes Yes Bank Loan Process

By Editors | 04/08/2025

Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged INR 30 billion loan fraud, focusing on procedural violations, a suspected quid pro quo, and related financial irregularities

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Directs Ministries to Bolster Cashless Payment Adoption

By Editors | 01/08/2025

The directive aims to expand the digital payment ecosystem, enhance regulatory oversight, and combat tax evasion and financial crime.

Anti-Money Laundering

“Pokies” Operators in the Crosshairs as AUSTRAC Targets Dirty Money

By Nathan Lynch | 01/08/2025

AUSTRAC has shifted its enforcement focus to the “pokies” sector, as the Australian crackdown on casinos drives dirty money into pubs and clubs, writes Nathan Lynch.