AML / KYC

Sanctions

Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025

New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

Sanctions

Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Sets Up Cross Ministerial Unit to Counter AI Threats

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

The new mechanism aims to strengthen oversight and coordination against malicious uses of AI, including fraud and cyber threats.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Chief Blames Corruption for PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout

By Editors | 09/10/2025

SEC Chair says a 'crisis of confidence' is hitting the market, as the AMLC freezes billions in assets linked to the ongoing probe.

Enforcement

China Sentences 11 to Death in Crackdown on Myanmar Scam Syndicate

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The sentencing of Ming family members followed a major cross-border operation targeting vast fraud and gambling centres in Myanmar's Kokang region.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh Banks Directed to Engage Global Firms for Asset Recovery

By Mark Johnston | 08/10/2025

Lenders in Bangladesh must partner with international experts to repatriate funds allegedly laundered by high-profile individuals and business groups.

AML / KYC

Indian Authorities Work to Resolve Insolvency-PMLA Conflict

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

Authorities have agreed on a framework to align overlapping powers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Sanctions

MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka’s FIU Launches Mandatory Survey to Identify VASPs

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The survey aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's readiness for its upcoming AML/CFT evaluation and lay the groundwork for a future registration and reporting framework for VASPs.