Financial Crime

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Cambodian Senator in Money Laundering Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Authorities seized assets worth around THB 400 million after revoking the tycoon’s Thai citizenship over links to international scam networks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Set to Reinvent AML Regulation for Gatekeepers

By Nathan Lynch | 12/11/2025

AUSTRAC is treating its long-delayed ‘Tranche 2’ reforms as an opportunity to bridge the divide between prescription and principles for 'gatekeeper' businesses.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Fines Hana Bank for Private Fund Mis-selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The FSS has penalised the bank for distorting risks and omitting key information when selling KRW 378 billion of funds to investors.

KYC & CDD

India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Proposes New Rules for PSOs and E-Money Issuers

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

Draft regulations introduce stricter PSO liabilities and open the e-money market to non-bank entities.

Anti-Money Laundering

UK Seizes Assets from Fugitives in Singapore’s Billion-dollar ML Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

UK authorities seized assets including three Jurassic-era dinosaur skeletons and nine luxury London apartments.

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 11/11/2025

Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Feedzai Wins Best Cross-border Initiative Against Fraud and Financial Crime

By Editors | 11/11/2025

Feedzai has won Best Cross-border Initiative Against Fraud and Financial Crime at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025.