United States

    AML / KYC

    FinCEN Issues Advisory Warning of Chinese Money Laundering Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    FinCEN issues an alert for US banks detailing red flags and typologies used by Chinese money laundering networks to move illicit funds for drug cartels.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

    Enforcement

    South Korea to Toughen Penalties Regime for Accounting Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    Regulators plan to raise company fines 1.5-fold and individual penalties 2.5-fold, strengthen audit-interference sanctions and tighten liability rules.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

    Securities / Derivatives

    WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

    By Editors | 26/08/2025

    The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippine SEC Flags More Unregistered Crypto Platforms Targeting Filipinos

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

    The regulator cautioned investors over risks of fraud, data misuse, and loss of funds from unlicensed crypto platforms.

    Sanctions

    US, UK Target HK, China Firms in New Iran Oil Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

    The sanctions target multiple shipping companies in Hong Kong, China, and the Marshall Islands for facilitating Iranian oil exports.

    Sanctions

    UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

    The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

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