AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    US Issues New General Licence for Russia-Origin Oil Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

    The temporary authorisation allows for the sale and delivery of oil loaded by 17 April, replacing a previous licence that expired earlier in the month.

    Enforcement

    Indonesia to Bolster Use of Non-Conviction Forfeiture Against Cybercrime

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

    The FIU has highlighted the tool as key to tackling an "enforcement gap" amid rising online fraud and hacking.

    AML / KYC

    South Korea, US to Bolster AML Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    Finance chiefs finalised a critical minerals framework and shared concerns over won volatility, while FIUs agreed to enhance information sharing to combat illicit finance.

    Sanctions

    UK Unveils Tech-Focused Strategy to Tackle Sanctions Evasion

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    The new three-year plan from OFSI focuses on using AI, data analytics, and international partnerships to increase efficiency and target risk.

    AML / KYC

    Australia: Law Society of NSW Unveils AML Guide for Small Law Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The guide aims to help smaller practices in New South Wales comply with Australia's incoming 'Tranche 2' AML reforms, effective 1 July 2026.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Ministers Agree New Priorities on Fraud, Virtual Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    FATF outlined its strategic priorities, emphasising a risk-based approach and the rapid implementation of virtual asset standards.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK Regulator Details Global Scope of New Crypto Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    The FCA is consulting on guidance clarifying its new cryptoasset rules, which will have a broad territorial reach affecting many overseas firms.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Super Funds Detail Four-Pillar Cyber Defence Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The AFSA has detailed its response to 2025 cyber attacks, including a threat intelligence platform, a response playbook, and sector-wide exercises.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

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