AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

    By Editors | 28/12/2025

    Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

    AML / KYC

    Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

    Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

    Trending

    Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Seeks Global Asset Freeze in Alleged INR 50 bn Forex Fraud

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Authorities have issued an Interpol notice and are coordinating with the FBI and Europol in a probe into unauthorised trading platform OctaFX.

    Enforcement

    Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TAIFEX to Tighten Foreign Investor Registration Rules from June 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

    New rules will enhance beneficial ownership transparency and cap Mainland China investment in certain private funds to strengthen market oversight.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines SEC Overhauls Beneficial Ownership Rules to Curb Illicit Finance

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    New framework sets a 20 percent reporting threshold and introduces an online registry to boost transparency and combat financial crime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

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