Research & Insights
Original analysis, industry research, expert commentary and in-depth perspectives from AML Observatory. This section examines regulatory trends, market developments, compliance challenges and the changing nature of financial crime across jurisdictions and industries.
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Jul- 2026 -13 July
AI Could Let One Criminal Run 10,000 Scams a Day
Artificial intelligence is reducing the cost of fraud and enabling criminals to automate scams, deepfakes and voice-cloning attacks at unprecedented scale.
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2 July
Indonesian Groups Ask FATF to Review Danantara Bond Protections
Indonesian civil society organisations have asked FATF to examine legal protections granted to buyers of Danantara bonds.
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Jun- 2026 -30 June
Financial Crime in 2026: Better Tools, Harder Judgement Calls
New information-sharing powers and AI tools are improving financial crime controls, but firms still need critical judgement and accountable decisions.
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29 June
Should Big Tech Help Cover the UK’s £1.3bn Fraud Losses?
UK fraud losses reached £1.3 billion in 2025, intensifying debate over whether technology platforms should help reimburse scam victims.
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26 June
EU Anti-Fraud Talks Put Big Tech and Banks Under Pressure
European policymakers, banks and technology companies are debating how to respond to rising online fraud and harmful advertising.
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May- 2026 -15 May
Australia’s 2026 Money Laundering Risk Update Highlights Converging Cash, Crypto and Remittance Threats
Date: 15 May 2026Category: Financial Crime / InsightsRegion: Australia Australia’s main money laundering channels have not fundamentally changed, but the way criminals use them is…
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Jan- 2026 -27 January
Crypto Scam Losses Reached an Estimated US$17 Billion in 2025
Chainalysis estimates that crypto scams and fraud generated at least US$17 billion in 2025, with Southeast Asian networks playing a central role.
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