Financial Crime

Cryptocurrency

India Shelves Plan to Issue Crypto Policy Paper, Cites RBI Resistance

By Editors | 01/04/2026

India has indefinitely delayed a planned policy paper on cryptocurrency, citing persistent opposition from the central bank.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Extradites Ex-Wirecard Exec to Face Fraud Charges in Germany

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The move follows an international operation targeting a multi-million euro fraud ring that exploited the collapsed German payments firm for money laundering.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia's 2025 Scam Losses Rose 7.8pc YoY: NASC Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

Report reveals latest scam loss statistics and highlights a shift by the Australian government towards a prevention-first regulatory model.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia’s Financial Complaints Authority Appoints First Chief Scams Officer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

David Lacey will lead a new multi-party dispute resolution service, holding banks, telcos and digital platforms to account under a new government framework.

Market Abuse

Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

Operational Risk

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Regulatory Lag Leaves Australia Open to 'Upstream' Crime Threats

By Bradley Maclean | 31/03/2026

Senior financial crime leaders warn that while threats are increasingly global and sophisticated, domestic regulatory frameworks and information-sharing mechanisms are failing to keep pace.

Supervision & Enforcement

FinCEN Proposes Rule to Formalise Whistleblower Payouts

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

The proposed rule would offer awards to whistleblowers, including non-US persons, for tips on financial crime if they result in successful enforcement actions.

KYC & CDD

Bangladesh Sets New e-KYC Framework for Insurers and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The BFIU has issued a new directive requiring a digital, biometric-based KYC process by the end of 2026.