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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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