AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Australia Regulators Hit Bendigo Bank with Capital Charge, Probe AML Failings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

APRA and AUSTRAC have imposed a capital add-on and launched an enforcement investigation into the bank's risk management.

Sanctions

Australia Warns FIs on Iran Shadow Banking Risks, Details Evasion Tactics

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Advisory note from the ASO and AUSTRAC details methods including crypto, front companies and informal networks used to circumvent sanctions.

AML / KYC

Singapore Trade Finance Registry Seeks Expansion Across Asia - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The growing bank participation and early fraud detection successes are driving plans to scale the trade finance registry regionally.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

By Editors | 17/12/2025

The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

AML / KYC

Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Secures Return of Artworks Linked to 1MDB Scandal

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

The recovery of high-value artworks from the US underscores Malaysia’s continued cooperation with foreign authorities to reclaim assets tied to 1MDB.