Financial Crime

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Finds Singapore AML Regime is Robust, Despite Some Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

Singapore has improved its AML framework, FATF said, while calling for tougher penalties and better oversight of foreign entities following a major scandal.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Sanctions APAC Firms in Russia Supply Chain Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

New designations include 35 targets, including six Indian nationals and companies in Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Bangladesh.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Fines Company Secretary Over Money Laundering Breaches

By Editors | 06/05/2026

A joint investigation by BNM and the CCM has resulted in a fine for reporting failures and the submission of false information.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Crypto Sector Warns AML Proposal Will Overwhelm Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

An industry alliance has warned that proposed AML rules could trigger an 85-fold surge in suspicious transaction reports and are legally questionable.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Asia-Based Suspects in Global Crypto Scam Takedown

By Editors | 06/05/2026

International crackdown involving authorities in the UAE, China and Thailand has dismantled at least nine scam centres, leading to charges against alleged managers from Myanmar and Indonesia.

Market Abuse

Korea FSS Ramps Up Use of AI to Combat Unfair Crypto Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

The regulator has launched a real-time monitoring system and an AI-powered analysis platform to detect and investigate market manipulation more efficiently.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Proposes Guidance on Appointing Reviewing Liquidators

By Editors | 06/05/2026

The proposed guidance clarifies the process for appointing a liquidator to review the conduct of an external administration and related parties.

Market Abuse

Segantii Insider Trading Trial Begins in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

Hedge fund Segantii Capital Management, its founder and a former trader have pleaded not guilty to insider dealing charges related to a 2017 block trade.

PEPs & Sanctions

India Explores EU-Style Law to Counter Third-Country Sanctions

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The move follows Microsoft's temporary suspension of services to an Indian company, prompting concerns over the extra-territorial application of foreign sanctions and data sovereignty.