Financial Crime

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea Proposes Bank Auction Dividend Cuts to Aid Rental Fraud Victims

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The 'discounted dividend' plan will see banks claim less from property auctions, allowing tenants to recover more of their lost deposits.

    Cryptocurrency

    India Tax Authorities Probe Crypto Payments to Moonlighting Professionals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    The investigation focuses on undeclared overseas crypto income as India expands reporting rules for digital assets and cross-border tax compliance.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Freezes Over 90 Accounts in IDFC First Bank Fraud Probe

    By Editors | 16/03/2026

    The case involves the alleged siphoning of government funds through shell firms, bogus billing, and with the assistance of former bank employees.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New Zealand Proposes Banks Bear 85pc of New AML Levies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The government has launched a consultation on funding its AML/CFT regime, with high-risk sectors set to cover most costs via a new levy system.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China Expels Senior Financial Regulator and Bankers in Anti-Graft Push

    By Editors | 16/03/2026

    A senior official from the NFRA and former executives from ICBC and Bank of Communications face prosecution for corruption.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions for 30 Days to Calm Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    OFAC issues a temporary general licence to release Russian oil stranded at sea, a move aimed at market stability that has been criticised by Ukraine and European partners.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Hong Kong ICAC and HKICPA Partner to Boost Accounting Industry Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The agreement between the ICAC and HKICPA aims to enhance ethical standards and anti-corruption training for accountants.

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

    New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    South Korea Passes Law to Protect Crypto Scam Victims

    By Mark Johnston | 15/03/2026

    The National Assembly has amended legislation requiring virtual asset exchanges to monitor suspicious transactions and compensate victims of digital financial crimes by October.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Chief Details Enhanced Framework to Attract China Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    The head of SGX's regulatory arm has outlined new rules and cross-border cooperation aimed at preventing a repeat of past scandals.

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