Financial Crime

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Releases High-profile Investment Banker After Two-Year Detention

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

Release of China Renaissance founder seen as signal to boost private sector confidence, though anti-corruption drive continues to weigh on sentiment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Court Orders Fintech to Pay Penalty for Disclosure Breaches

By Editors | 11/08/2025

iSignthis Ltd and its former CEO were penalised for misleading conduct and failing to disclose material information, ASIC said.

Stablecoins

Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

By Editors | 11/08/2025

Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

Anti-Money Laundering

US 'Debanking' Order Puts AML Compliance in Focus

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

A new executive order directs regulators to remove 'reputation risk' from supervision, forcing banks to balance fair access mandates with AML obligations.

Supervision & Enforcement

FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

Market Abuse

Vietnam Regulator Orders Stricter Oversight on Broker Conduct

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The move follows a 43% market surge since April that has sparked fears of a speculative bubble, with the directive banning unauthorised advice and profit-sharing deals.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Issues Warning Against Two Unregistered Crypto Firms

By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

KoFIU has referred KCEX and QXALX to law enforcement and warned registered firms to cease all transactions with them.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC's “Pokies” Case Holds Lessons for Compliance Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 11/08/2025

The latest civil enforcement action from AUSTRAC for alleged AML/CTF compliance breaches offers a raft of lessons for other businesses, writes Nathan Lynch.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2025

The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.