Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Former Manulife Adviser for Two Years

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The adviser was barred for offences involving forgery and abetting unauthorised access to computer material.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

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.