AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

    The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, as well as two Chinese banks and a Russian-owned refinery in India.

    Enforcement

    Cambodia Arrests Over 1,000 in Crackdown on Scam Syndicates

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2025

    The arrests follow a directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet targeting foreign-run scam syndicates operating in Cambodia.

    AML / KYC

    Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

    Enforcement

    Korean Lawmaker Says Upbit Faces Potential Multi-Trillion Won Fine

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    A senior lawmaker has urged the regulator to impose a fine on the country's top crypto exchange for millions of alleged KYC violations.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Police Becomes Lead Agency for National Scam Centre

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    The move aims to centralise and strengthen the response to online scams to speed up account freezing and return stolen money faster.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Rolling Out Four Pronged Responsible AI Adoption Strategy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

    Chia Der Jiun unveiled a four-pronged strategy to promote responsible AI adoption in financial services, and said MAS has completed its Quantum Key Distribution sandbox trial

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes Regulatory Priorities for 2025-26

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

    AUSTRAC has outlined its 2025-26 priorities, saying it will focus on bringing 'Tranche 2' professions into the regulatory net and cracking down on crypto and cash risks.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Proposes to Update Reporting Rules for Suspicious Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

    The PBOC has launched a consultation to align rules with a new AML law, introducing non-site inspections and extending record-keeping requirements.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

    MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

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