Financial Crime

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia's Open-Source CDD Could Be Model for Asia-Pacific

    By Nathan Lynch | 25/03/2026

    AUSTRAC’s starter kits legitimise open-source CDD for small reporting entities, marking a possible solution for developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

    A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of Prince Group Crypto Seizure

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

    Victim advocates raise concerns over the restitution process as the US DOJ rejects claims and the legitimacy of the case is challenged.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia Issues New Sanctions Guidance for Gatekeeper Professionals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

    New guidance outlines due diligence and reporting obligations for ‘gatekeeper’ professions, with strict liability offences effective from July 2026.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    South Korea Vows ‘No Leniency’ on Mis-selling After ELS Crisis

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

    The FSS has warned of full penalties for any future incidents amid a surge in leveraged investing and high-risk product sales.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Court Rules on Director Liability in Suruga Bank Fraud Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

    Court ordered former directors to pay JPY 4.76 billion in damages, while a separate mediation with victims of a loan scandal concludes without full resolution.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China Revamps Integrity Rules for State-Owned Enterprise Leaders

    By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

    The revised regulations expand their scope to cover enterprises under ‘actual control’ and introduce a 'negative list' of prohibited behaviours.

    Operational Risk

    China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

    By Editors | 24/03/2026

    On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Charges Three in $2.5bn Scheme to Divert AI Tech to China

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

    The indictment alleges executives and a broker used a Southeast Asian firm to bypass export controls on high-performance computer servers.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Treasury Issues Temporary Licence for Iranian Oil Cargoes

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

    OFAC is allowing sales of Iranian oil to proceed if already at sea, aiming to ease supply pressures while maintaining sanctions restrictions.

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