Financial Crime

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Must Balance Risk and Trust: MAS Deputy Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

Chee Hong Tat said Singapore should remain open to innovation and new capital while moving decisively against rogue actors to safeguard its reputation.

Payments & Settlements

Japan FSA Proposes Measures to Expand Use of Prepaid Instruments

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

The FSA is consulting on proposals to expand the use of prepaid instruments for donations and for certain payments to local governments.

Market Abuse

Korean Prosecutors Seek to Arrest Chairman of of Private Equity Giant

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Prosecutors allege executives of MBK Partners knew of a credit downgrade before a bond issuance.

Market Abuse

SEBI Sends BofA Show-cause Notice for Over Alleged Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has reportedly claimed BofA’s domestic securities team shared confidential information during a 2024 share sale.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Macau to Launch Police-Bank Data Sharing Platform to Fight Fraud

By Editors | 12/01/2026

Macau authorities to create a joint information-sharing platform with the financial sector and explore using AI to combat evolving scam tactics.

Cryptocurrency

India’s Tax Department Details Crypto-related Difficulties Enforcing Tax Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

Officials cite difficulties in monitoring cross-border crypto transactions and enforcing tax rules, reinforcing regulatory caution.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh FIU Mandates Weekly Instead of Monthly Cash Transaction Reports

By Editors | 09/01/2026

The directive, effective 11 January 2026, requires reports on transactions over BDT 1 million to be filed weekly, a major shift from the previous monthly deadline.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

Payments & Settlements

China to Expand Cross-Border Fund Rules, Deepen FX Reforms in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

The FX regulator will roll out nationwide MNC cash pooling, expand banking reforms, and call for cheaper SME hedging products.