Asia-Pacific
Explore AML/CFT developments across the Asia-Pacific region, including regulatory reforms, enforcement trends, financial crime risks and regional initiatives. Coverage may include Australia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific jurisdictions.
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Indonesia Begins Preparations for 2029/2030 FATF Mutual Evaluation
Indonesia has formally begun preparations for its next Financial Action Task Force mutual evaluation, with authorities launching a national coordination process ahead of the country’s…
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RUSI Maps North Korea’s Crypto-to-Fiat Laundering Vulnerabilities and Compliance Responses
A new research paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) examines how North Korea converts stolen virtual assets into fiat currency, highlighting the point…
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Fintel Alliance Finds Coordinated Mortgage Fraud Across Major Australian Banks
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance has identified coordinated mortgage fraud and systemic weaknesses across Australia’s lending sector after analysing data from 10 major banks. According to AUSTRAC,…
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Thailand’s Enhanced KYC/CDD Rules Take Effect for Capital Market Firms
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought enhanced Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence requirements into effect from 16 August 2026, tightening controls…
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Orochi Network and Sumsub Partner on Privacy-Preserving Crypto Compliance in Southeast Asia
Orochi Network and Sumsub have formed a strategic partnership to support Web3 and digital-asset businesses preparing for more formal compliance requirements across Southeast Asia, with…
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Korea Revises VASP Registration Manual Ahead of August 20 AML Rules
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) and Financial Supervisory Service have published a substantially revised registration manual for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), setting out…
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New Zealand’s DIA Puts Regulatory Stewardship at the Centre of Unified AML Supervision
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs is moving its unified AML/CFT supervisory model toward a broader regulatory stewardship approach, combining system-wide oversight with risk-based supervision,…
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AFIA Fraud Uncovered Examines AI, Deepfakes and Emerging Fraud Threats
The Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) is holding its Fraud Uncovered: Beyond the scam – preventing tomorrow’s fraud today summit in Sydney on 13 August…
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BGL and OnboardMe Partner to Support AML/CTF Compliance Workflows
BGL Corporate Solutions and OnboardMe have partnered to strengthen AML/CTF compliance workflows for accounting and professional services firms as Australia’s expanded Tranche 2 regime reshapes…
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AUSTRAC Suspends Cryptolink Registration, Shutting 96 Crypto ATMs for Three Months
AUSTRAC has suspended the virtual asset service provider registration of Cryptolink Pty Ltd for three months, forcing the company’s network of 96 cryptocurrency ATMs across…
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