AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    GLEIF Appoints Toppan Edge as Japan's First vLEI Issuer

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

    GLEIF says the appointment of Toppan Edge will enable the issuance of secure digital identities to Japanese firms for use in global trade and finance.

    AML / KYC

    Vietnam Mandates In-Person Biometric Verification for CDD

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

    New regulations require in-person biometric verification for account opening and create new reporting duties for banks to combat financial crime.

    AML / KYC

    Global Anti-Financial Crime System 'Broken', Needs Radical Reform: RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2025

    RUSI argues the global framework is failing despite huge spending, calling for an overhaul of suspicious activity reporting.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines AMLC to Probe Casinos Over Officials' Laundering Scheme

    By Editors | 12/09/2025

    Investigation follows a senator's allegations that former public works officials laundered nearly PHP 1 billion through at least 13 gaming venues.

    AML / KYC

    Korea Sees Record Account Suspensions Over Voice Phishing Scams

    By Editors | 12/09/2025

    Over 150,000 accounts were frozen in five years as authorities consider legislation to make financial firms partially liable for scam damages.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

    Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions China, UAE Firms in Largest-Ever Action Against Houthi Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

    OFAC sanctioned dozens of entities and vessels involved in Houthi fundraising and weapons procurement, while warning of secondary sanctions risks for FIs.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC’s Retreat in Entain Case Highlights Complexity of Compliance

    By Nathan Lynch | 12/09/2025

    AUSTRAC’s rare retreat in the Entain civil enforcement action highlights the AML/CTF Act’s complexity, writes Nathan Lynch.

    AML / KYC

    UN Warns Organised Crime Using FDI to Infiltrate Timor-Leste

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

    A UN report details how crime syndicates are using legitimate investment frameworks to establish scam centres and launder money.

    AML / KYC

    1MDB: Malaysia Recovers $8.57m Linked to Jho Low

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    This is part of global 1MDB recovery efforts that have so far brought back more than MYR 31 billion in misappropriated assets.

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