AML / KYC

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

    An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.

    Sanctions

    US Targets Chinese, Indian Firms in Iran 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

    The measures name 15 entities and 14 vessels, including shipping managers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and India, for facilitating illicit trade.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

    The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks

    AML / KYC

    Korea Announces New Measures to Combat Predatory Lending Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    The new measures includes new powers to block withdrawals from accounts linked to illegal lending and a streamlined victim support system.

    AML / KYC

    RBI to Introduce Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

    The RBI plans a compensation framework for small-value digital frauds and will issue draft rules to tighten oversight of mis-selling and loan recovery agents.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK and China Deepen Financial Cooperation on CCPs, Market Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Regulators agree to develop a CCP supervision MoU and explore a ‘Wealth Connect’ scheme in a new bilateral working group.

    Enforcement

    Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

    Enforcement

    Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

    Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

    AML / KYC

    Korea to Grant FIU Powers to Freeze Accounts in AML Overhaul

    By Mark Johnston | 06/02/2026

    The plan will also expand the crypto “travel rule”, impose AML duties on stablecoin issuers, and target lawyers and accountants to meet FATF standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

    The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

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