AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    US Hits Iran's 'Shadow Banking' Network With New Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The US imposed new sanctions on a network of companies, including many in Hong Kong, for facilitating illicit oil sales and funnelling funds to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.

    AML / KYC

    EU Adds Laos, Nepal to High-Risk AML List; Delists Philippines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The European Parliament has endorsed changes to its high-risk country list, adding Laos and Nepal while removing the Philippines.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Extends Deadline for Brokerages to Install Tamper-Proof Software

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    Brokerages will have to complete implementation by 31 August, as BSEC makes it clear that there will be no further extension.

    AML / KYC

    Compliance Deadline Looms Large for Australian Gatekeeper Professions

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/07/2025

    Australia’s two-decade tango with the FATF has left “Tranche 2” businesses with little time to waste in the lead-up to 1 July 2026.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.

    Enforcement

    Philippines Moving to Quickly Rein In Online Gambling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled support for tougher regulation and possible taxation of online gambling as lawmakers push for bans and stricter controls on e-wallets.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    AML / KYC

    UK FCA Finalises New Rules on Politically Exposed Persons

    By Editors | 10/07/2025

    For financial groups with operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the new guidance clarifies the application of these rules on a global basis.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

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