Financial Crime

    Stablecoins

    Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

    Market Abuse

    Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Updates and Retracts 'Chinese Military Companies' List

    By Editors | 24/02/2026

    The publication and withdrawal, twice, of an updated list naming firms like Alibaba and Baidu has created market confusion.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Monitoring Suspected Fraud Case at IDFC First Bank

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The RBI is closely overseeing the investigation into a INR 5.9 billion fraud at IDFC First Bank, reassuring depositors that their accounts remain secure.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Malaysia Files Charges Against Prominent Islamic Finance Figure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

    Daud Bakar, a former top shariah adviser, has pleaded not guilty to abetting unlicensed securities dealing in a case brought by the SC.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India to Fast-Track Money Laundering Investigations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    Enforcement Directorate to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal year and target completion of investigations within two years.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Publishes Proposed Funding Model for 2025-26

    By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

    The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on its proposed funding model, which exempts Tranche 2 entities pending a future comprehensive review.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Details Regulatory Response to Collapsed Super Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

    ASIC has nearly 50 staff working across 26 separate investigations connected to the Shield and First Guardian super fund collapses.

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