Financial Crime

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Preparing for Quantum Safe Financial Sector by 2029

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/10/2025

    SEBI has an action plan and capacity-building measures to protect against future quantum threats, including replacing current encryption standards.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Australia Introduces Bill to Combat Mandate Payday Superannuation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/10/2025

    New legislation introduced to parliament will require employers to pay superannuation on payday from 1 July 2026, targeting billions in unpaid retirement funds.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Hits China, India, UAE, HK Firms in New Iran Sanctions Wave

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

    Treasury and State Departments target nearly 100 entities, including a Chinese refinery, major Indian petrochemical buyers and Hong Kong shell companies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore to Table Bill Barring Convicted Money Launderers from Directorships

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    The bill seeks to curb the misuse of companies, reduce compliance burdens, and strengthen audit oversight.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSB Warns G20 Payment Goals at Risk, Urges Jurisdictional Action

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

    The FSB says policy work is complete but has not yet delivered cheaper, faster payments, with 2027 targets unlikely to be met.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Mounties Lawsuit Shines Spotlight on Financial Crime Advisers

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/10/2025

    AUSTRAC’s civil claim against Mounties for alleged AML/CTF breaches has sent a quiet shot across the bows of external consultants, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

    By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025

    New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan

    By Editors | 09/10/2025

    The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Malaysia Sets Up Cross Ministerial Unit to Counter AI Threats

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

    The new mechanism aims to strengthen oversight and coordination against malicious uses of AI, including fraud and cyber threats.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Philippine SEC Chief Blames Corruption for PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout

    By Editors | 09/10/2025

    SEC Chair says a 'crisis of confidence' is hitting the market, as the AMLC freezes billions in assets linked to the ongoing probe.

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