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Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts in AML Crackdown

By Editors | 12/03/2026

The action follows the rollout of a new ‘Speed Bump’ protocol and stricter KYC checks designed to disrupt illicit fund flows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Seeks Interpol Red Notice in Major Crypto Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

Authorities are pursuing a fugitive businessman accused of a cryptocurrency scheme with initial losses estimated at over THB 76 million.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Relaxes Rules for Early Stockholder Meetings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The SEC has replaced the prior approval requirement with a 32-day notice period for listed companies scheduling early meetings.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Fed Lifts Enforcement Actions Against ICBC and StanChart

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

The Fed has terminated long-standing orders related to sanctions compliance, internal controls, and unauthorised data disclosure at the two major banks.

Market Abuse

US Lawmakers Probe Alleged Manipulation of US-Listed Chinese Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

A House Select Committee is investigating Wall Street underwriters over their alleged roles in bringing Chinese companies linked to stock manipulation schemes to US markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Treasury Reports Flag Evolving Threats Emanating from APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New assessments detail sophisticated North Korean schemes, the dominance of Chinese money laundering networks, and industrial-scale fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia.

KYC & CDD

Pakistan Launches Digital Registry to Identify Company UBOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new platform strengthens corporate transparency, AML oversight and regulatory monitoring of company ownership structures, aligning with international standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippines SEC Launches ISSB-Aligned Capacity-building Programme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

The SEC has started a year-long programme to help companies transition to new sustainability reporting requirements.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Targets Foreign Cybercrime Havens in New Executive Order

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

Order directs agencies to pursue transnational criminals and warns nations harbouring them of sanctions and other penalties.