Binance Hires Compliance Veteran SB Seker to Lead APAC Amid AUSTRAC Scrutiny
Binance has named SB Seker as its new Head of Asia-Pacific. A move analysts see as a strategic response to intensifying regulatory pressure.
The appointment comes just weeks after Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC ordered Binance’s local arm to undergo an independent audit, citing serious anti-money laundering (AML) gaps. With over 20 years of legal and regulatory experience. Including roles at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Crypto.com—Seker is tasked with strengthening compliance frameworks while overseeing Binance’s regional operations.
Experts say the hire signals to regulators that Binance is committed to meeting APAC standards. With Seker positioned to navigate the exchange through a crucial 18-day deadline to comply with AUSTRAC’s audit order.
Clever Robot News Desk 2nd September 2025
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