Financial Crime

PEPs & Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

By Editors | 20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

Anti-Money Laundering

UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

By Editors | 19/10/2025

UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.

Data Privacy

Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer

By Editors | 17/10/2025

The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.

Trading & Investment

Indian Authorities Launch Probe Into Prop Trading Firm

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

Search operations were conducted against the proprietary trading firm Graviton, as part of a wider investigation into potential tax evasion and regulatory compliance in the HFT sector.

Supervision & Enforcement

Egypt and China Sign MoU to Bolster Banking Supervision Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

The agreement focuses on cross-border supervision, information sharing, and adopting new technologies for regulatory oversight between the two nations.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Secures Key Korea Approval After Two-Year Delay

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

KoFIU approved Binance's acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Gopax following its multi-billion dollar US settlement.

Anti-Money Laundering

HK & Mainland Police Arrest Three for Face Spoofing and Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

The three members of a cross-border syndicate allegedly used pre-recorded videos to bypass facial recognition systems at digital banks.