AML / KYC

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

    Enforcement

    Entain's Bold Gamble on “Reasonable Precautions” Defence In AML Lawsuit

    By Nathan Lynch | 29/10/2025

    Sports betting giant Entain is punting on a novel AML/CTF defence, which could set a precedent for businesses that find themselves in AUSTRAC's enforcement crosshairs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

    Sanctions

    Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.

    Sanctions

    China, India Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys After New US Sanctions

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    State-owned firms in both nations are pausing seaborne crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil, citing compliance and sanctions risks.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

    Enforcement

    South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.

    AML / KYC

    China Imposes New AML Reporting Duties on Financial Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The PBOC has clarified its regulatory structure and mandated new event-based and annual AML reporting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

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