AML / KYC

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Unveils Regulatory Roadmap with New Coordination Mandate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2025

    The Australian government has released a two-year financial reform plan, introducing new principles to improve the rollout of major regulations.

    Enforcement

    UK Proposes to Compensate Chinese Investment Fraud Victims

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    Prosecutors are considering a scheme to repay 128,000 Chinese fraud victims, but the UK could still retain the funds under asset recovery laws.

    Sanctions

    Myanmar Scam Centres Rapidly Expanding Using Starlink - Report

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    An investigation has revealed that industrial-scale scam centres in Myanmar are rapidly expanding and using Elon Musk's Starlink, prompting a US congressional probe

    Sanctions

    Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

    AML / KYC

    UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

    By Editors | 19/10/2025

    UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer

    By Editors | 17/10/2025

    The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.

    Sanctions

    New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.

    AML / KYC

    HK & Mainland Police Arrest Three for Face Spoofing and Money Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

    The three members of a cross-border syndicate allegedly used pre-recorded videos to bypass facial recognition systems at digital banks.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

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