Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

10/07/2025

The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.

Payments & Settlements

ACCC Proposes to Authorise Industry Collaboration on A2A Payments

08/07/2025

The ACCC is consulting on its proposal to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong PCPD Censures Insurer, Airline in Data Breach Crackdown

08/07/2025

The PCPD has detailed multiple data security failures, urging firms to embed data protection into their corporate culture.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’

07/07/2025

ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Announces Closure of Enforceable Undertaking with Perth Mint

04/07/2025

AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking against Perth Mint but warned of ongoing risks in the bullion sector.

KYC & CDD

Philippine Central Bank to Issue Circular on Online Gambling Risks

04/07/2025

The BSP says it will require banks and electronic money issuers to better protect users of their digital platforms from online gambling risks.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Orders External Audit of Western Union Over “Core” AML Issues

04/07/2025

AUSTRAC’s concerns are “core anti-money laundering issues” and whether Western Union’s AML/CTF programme is functional.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

04/07/2025

The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.