AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Singapore to Table Bill Barring Convicted Money Launderers from Directorships

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

The bill seeks to curb the misuse of companies, reduce compliance burdens, and strengthen audit oversight.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Warns G20 Payment Goals at Risk, Urges Jurisdictional Action

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

The FSB says policy work is complete but has not yet delivered cheaper, faster payments, with 2027 targets unlikely to be met.

Enforcement

Mounties Lawsuit Shines Spotlight on Financial Crime Advisers

By Nathan Lynch | 10/10/2025

AUSTRAC’s civil claim against Mounties for alleged AML/CTF breaches has sent a quiet shot across the bows of external consultants, writes Nathan Lynch.

Sanctions

China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls to Cover Technology

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

New rules require dual-use export permits for technologies related to rare earth processing, manufacturing, and recycling, citing national security concerns.

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.