International

    Sanctions

    North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

    By Editors | 28/12/2025

    Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

    Trending

    Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Seeks Global Asset Freeze in Alleged INR 50 bn Forex Fraud

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Authorities have issued an Interpol notice and are coordinating with the FBI and Europol in a probe into unauthorised trading platform OctaFX.

    Enforcement

    Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

    AML / KYC

    Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.

    Enforcement

    Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

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