AML / KYC

    AML / KYC

    ACCC to Create 3rd NASC Fusion Cell to Target Romance Scams

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    The new 'fusion cell' brings together the public and private sectors, including dating and social media platforms, to disrupt romance scams.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Establishes New Procedure to Address Harm to NPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

    The new process allows countries and international bodies to report when the misapplication of anti-terror financing standards disrupts legitimate charitable work.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

    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

    EU Adds Laos, Nepal to High-Risk AML List; Delists Philippines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The European Parliament has endorsed changes to its high-risk country list, adding Laos and Nepal while removing the Philippines.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Extends Deadline for Brokerages to Install Tamper-Proof Software

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    Brokerages will have to complete implementation by 31 August, as BSEC makes it clear that there will be no further extension.

    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.

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