AML / KYC

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Lighter-Touch AIFs for Accredited Investors

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    SEBI has issued proposals for a new fund category with fewer restrictions, signalling a long-term shift in how investor sophistication is measured.

    AML / KYC

    Nepal Imposes New AML Rules on Cooperative Institutions

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The government has mandated detailed reporting and 'know your member' rules for all cooperatives as it seeks removal from the FATF grey list.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

    AML / KYC

    US 'Debanking' Order Puts AML Compliance in Focus

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    A new executive order directs regulators to remove 'reputation risk' from supervision, forcing banks to balance fair access mandates with AML obligations.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

    Enforcement

    KoFIU Issues Warning Against Two Unregistered Crypto Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

    KoFIU has referred KCEX and QXALX to law enforcement and warned registered firms to cease all transactions with them.

    Enforcement

    AUSTRAC's “Pokies” Case Holds Lessons for Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 11/08/2025

    The latest civil enforcement action from AUSTRAC for alleged AML/CTF compliance breaches offers a raft of lessons for other businesses, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Fintech / Regtech

    KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2025

    The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP to Impose Biometric Checks, Daily Caps on Gambling Payments

    By Editors | 09/08/2025

    New rules will require banks and e-wallets to implement stricter identity verification, transaction limits, and other controls to mitigate gambling-related financial harm.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan to Mandate Data Sharing Between Banks and Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 08/08/2025

    The FSC will amend laws to create a joint inquiry mechanism, allowing real-time monitoring of suspicious cash and cryptocurrency flows.

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