AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Imposes New Rules on SIM Registration to Curb Fraud & Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

    The MCMC has introduced a stricter prepaid SIM registration framework, limiting individuals to five cards per telco, enforcing biometric verification, and tightening rules for minors and tourists.

    Enforcement

    India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.

    Enforcement

    US Seizes $580m in Crypto from Southeast Asian Scam Networks

    By Mark Johnston | 02/03/2026

    A US task force has seized millions in cryptocurrency from transnational crime syndicates orchestrating investment frauds across Southeast Asia.

    AML / KYC

    Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

    Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Scrutinises YES Bank Over Forex Card Security Breach

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    The RBI has summoned senior executives after unauthorised transactions linked to a data security lapse which affected about 5,000 prepaid forex card customers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    AI-Powered Tools Are Supercharging Asian Scam Networks: C4ADS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    Criminal networks are leveraging advanced AI translation, chatbot and monitoring tools to expand and streamline global scam operations, a new report by C4ADS warns.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Publicly-Exposed KYC Data at ID Verification Firm

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    An unsecured database linked to a global digital identity verification provider has exposed sensitive customer data from 26 countries.

    Enforcement

    Korea Reports Voice Phishing Decline, Pivots to Fight New Digital Scams

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    For four consecutive months, financial losses have dropped, but authorities are now targeting fraud on social media and messaging apps.

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