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MACAU: Nearly a dozen arrested in crackdown against illegal gambling and laundering operation

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Launderers in Australia using ‘pokies’ to cleanse millions in dirty profits through gambling, says chief investigator

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HONG KONG: HK authorities launch into action after dozens of domestic workers lured into laundering schemes

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NEWS UPDATE: Westpac NZ reprimanded by central bank over governance and risk failings

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Weak AML laws in Australia ‘locking citizens out of their own home’, Transparency International tells Senate hearing

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‘Disappointing’ that none of Australia’s big four banks will send reps to AML inquiry – Senator

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CRYPTOS: 11 arrested in first money laundering case involving China’s ‘digital yuan’

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DNFBPs are causing ‘inherent vulnerabilities’ in Australia’s AML defences, Federal Police warn

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Australia’s NAB has unloaded at least 40,000 customers in two years following extensive KYC review, Parliament told

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UAE plans new law to clamp down on non-profits’ vulnerability to dirty money

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Several arrests in Australia as 12-month investigation closes in on ‘largest money laundering operation’ of its kind

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FATF recognises improved AML defences in China with publication of latest follow-up report; verdicts on Canada and Finland also released this week

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axessinvest.de: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud
BaFin
June 16, 2025
The financial supervisory authority BaFin warns against offers from the website axessinvest.de. The website gives the impression that it is operated by the BaFin-registered MarketAxess NL B.V. branch in Frankfurt. This is not true. It is a case of identity theft.

Anyone providing financial or investment services in Germany may do so only with authorisation from BaFin. However, some companies offer these services without the necessary authorisation.
OLAF exposes fraud involving over €870 million
OLAF
June 16, 2025
In 2024, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) recommended the recovery of more than €870 million in misused EU funds, according to its annual report released today. OLAF investigators also prevented over €40 million from being improperly spent, reinforcing OLAF’s role as guardian of the EU budget. Over the year, OLAF closed 246 investigations and issued 301 recommendations to national and EU authorities, while opening 230 new investigations. This report marks not only a strong year of operations, but also OLAF’s 25^th anniversary – underscoring a quarter-century of dedicated service in protecting the EU’s financial interests and reaffirming OLAF’s leading role in the fight against fraud.
MAS and SFA invite nominations for 2025 Singapore FinTech Festival FinTech Excellence Awards
MAS
June 16, 2025
Singapore, 16 June 2025… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) today announced the global call for nominations for the 2025 Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards (the Awards). Marking its 10-year anniversary, the Awards, supported by PwC Singapore, continues to recognise innovative FinTech solutions by corporates^[1] and individuals who are leaders in spearheading the use of new technologies to transform industry practices and the delivery of financial services, create new growth opportunities, and champion greater financial inclusion.