AML / KYC

    Enforcement

    Singapore Extradites Ex-Wirecard Exec to Face Fraud Charges in Germany

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    The move follows an international operation targeting a multi-million euro fraud ring that exploited the collapsed German payments firm for money laundering.

    AML / KYC

    Australia's 2025 Scam Losses Rose 7.8pc YoY: NASC Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    Report reveals latest scam loss statistics and highlights a shift by the Australian government towards a prevention-first regulatory model.

    AML / KYC

    Australia’s Financial Complaints Authority Appoints First Chief Scams Officer

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    David Lacey will lead a new multi-party dispute resolution service, holding banks, telcos and digital platforms to account under a new government framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Lag Leaves Australia Open to 'Upstream' Crime Threats

    By Bradley Maclean | 31/03/2026

    Senior financial crime leaders warn that while threats are increasingly global and sophisticated, domestic regulatory frameworks and information-sharing mechanisms are failing to keep pace.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Proposes Rule to Formalise Whistleblower Payouts

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The proposed rule would offer awards to whistleblowers, including non-US persons, for tips on financial crime if they result in successful enforcement actions.

    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Sets New e-KYC Framework for Insurers and Capital Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The BFIU has issued a new directive requiring a digital, biometric-based KYC process by the end of 2026.

    AML / KYC

    UK Freezes US$107 Million in London Property Linked to Chinese Fugitive

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The action utilises an Unexplained Wealth Order, placing scrutiny on anti-money laundering checks within the UK’s luxury property market.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Sweeping AML/CTF Reforms Take Effect in Australia

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The reforms expand the AML/CTF regime to lawyers, accountants and other professional and property sectors, and introduce new travel rule obligations for value transfers, including crypto.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Proposes Mandatory Information Sharing for Banks to Combat Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The FSA has released draft amendments requiring deposit-taking institutions to share data on fraudulent accounts through a centralised platform.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

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