AML / KYC

    AML / KYC

    New Bill Filed to Modernise Bank Secrecy Law in Philippines

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    The proposed legislation aims to give BSP power to probe deposits tied to unlawful activity but under strict conditions.

    Sanctions

    US Hits Iran's 'Shadow Banking' Network With New Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The US imposed new sanctions on a network of companies, including many in Hong Kong, for facilitating illicit oil sales and funnelling funds to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telecos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.

    AML / KYC

    Compliance Deadline Looms Large for Australian Gatekeeper Professions

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/07/2025

    Australia’s two-decade tango with the FATF has left “Tranche 2” businesses with little time to waste in the lead-up to 1 July 2026.

    AML / KYC

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

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

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

    Enforcement

    Philippines Moving to Quickly Rein In Online Gambling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled support for tougher regulation and possible taxation of online gambling as lawmakers push for bans and stricter controls on e-wallets.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    AML / KYC

    UK FCA Finalises New Rules on Politically Exposed Persons

    By Editors | 10/07/2025

    For financial groups with operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the new guidance clarifies the application of these rules on a global basis.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud

    By Editors | 09/07/2025

    Data from the FSA reveals that the unauthorised stock sales peaked in May, but the trend reversed sharply in June following widespread warnings.

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