Anti-Money Laundering

KYC & CDD

Pakistan to Introduce Centralised Beneficial Ownership Registry

By Mark Johnston | 18/04/2025

The UBO registry, accessible to financial institutions, is part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to align with FATF and OECD standards.

Supervision & Enforcement

Singapore Sharpens Enforcement Focus on Money Laundering, Digital Assets, Scams

By Nathan Lynch | 17/04/2025

MAS has signposted a deliberate shift in enforcement priorities as financial crime risks soar across APAC, writes Nathan Lynch.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions 2nd Chinese Oil Refinery Over Iran Oil Purchases

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2025

Six companies were also targeted, including one in Hong Kong and another in Malaysia, for allegedly facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China.

Cryptocurrency

Pakistan Moves to Regulate Virtual Assets for the First Time

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2025

A national working group has developed a regulatory framework establishing rules for cryptocurrencies and related platforms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Published Second-ever ‘Silver Notice’ at UK’s Request

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2025

The Silver Notice was issued to pinpoint assets held internationally by a man convicted for running a GBP 8.5 million conveyancing fraud.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Senior UK Politician

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2025

Former UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq is wanted as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Apple Blocks 14 Crypto Exchanges from App Store in Korea

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

The move comes weeks after a similar action by Google, in response to requests from KoFIU.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Jails Man for Laundering Chinese Funds with USDT

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

The scheme involved using cash from China-issued bank cards to purchase gold in Singapore which was subsequently converted to USDT.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Tackles Illicit Funds in A$11 Trillion Real Estate Market

By Nathan Lynch | 15/04/2025

AUSTRAC is preparing to use its new enforcement powers to combat illicit funds flowing through the booming real estate market, writes Nathan Lynch.