Financial Crime

Trading & Investment

India Post, NSE Partner to Expand Mutual Fund Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

Under the agreement, India Post staff will distribute mutual funds via NSE’s digital platform, leveraging the postal network’s branches to widen access and deepen financial inclusion.

KYC & CDD

BSP Eases Large Cash Transaction Rules After Business Lobbying

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The BSP has introduced risk-based flexibilities for due diligence on large cash withdrawals following concerns from businesses about operational disruptions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Calls on Casino Sector to Bolster AML Compliance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

In a meeting with casino operators, KoFIU flagged upcoming legal amendments and demanded stricter adherence to international AML standards.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

APAC Anti-Corruption Efforts Stall, Transparency International Warns

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a stagnant regional average, with declining scores in established democracies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Warns on 'Ramp and Dump' Scams Impersonating Stock Commentators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The SFC has alerted the public to stock manipulation schemes using social media to lure investors into illiquid stocks before crashing the price.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Conducting First Major Review of Broker Best Interests Duty

By Editors | 12/02/2026

ASIC is analysing aggregator data on product recommendations, supervision, and complaints, with enforcement action possible for serious breaches found in the review.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Cryptocurrency

UK FCA Files Lawsuit Against Asia-Linked Crypto Major HTX

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

HTX, formerly known as Huobi, which has deep roots in Asia, is accused of breaching financial promotion rules that came into effect in October 2023.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Easing Lending Norms for Co-operative Banks

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The draft rules would raise the aggregate ceiling for unsecured loans and deregulate housing loan terms for some lenders.