Financial Crime

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea, Oman Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Finance and Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The agreement between the two nations' FIUs aims to enhance information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australia Court Orders Winding Up of Crypto Firms Over A$59m Unlicensed Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The Federal Court found the firms operated an unregistered managed investment scheme and acted without a licence.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea Forms New Committee to Bolster Financial Consumer Protection

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The public-private body will review financial consumer policy, with a private-sector-only subcommittee established to ensure independent evaluation.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Orders Serious Fraud Probe into IndusInd Bank Over Accounting Lapses

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The probe will examine potential manipulation of books of account, creation of fictitious accounts, misclassification of assets, and the impact on the bank’s financial statements.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Charges Samtrade FX Executives Over ‘Copy Trading’ Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    Three top executives face court over alleged conspiracy to tilt bid-ask spreads and launder millions in proceeds.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

    Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Jails CSP Directors in Landmark Ruling on Nominee Negligence

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    First conviction of service provider under new sentencing framework highlights risks of “silent” directors and lax due diligence.

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