AML / KYC

New Zealand Banks Oppose Government's AML Levies Proposal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2026

The NZBA has formally objected to a government proposal that would see banks fund the vast majority of a new NZD 27 million annual AML/CFT supervisory levy.

Enforcement

KoFIU Fines Casino Operator KRW 564 Million for AML Breaches

By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2026

KoFIU has sanctioned Kangwon Land for widespread AML/CFT deficiencies, ordering corrective action and imposing a KRW 564 million fine.

Enforcement

South Korean Court Jails 46 in Cross-Border Scam Ring Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The organised crime group, based in Cambodia and Thailand, defrauded around 110 victims of approximately KRW 9.4 billion.

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.

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