AML / KYC

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia NASC Reports Surge in Phishing Scams, Financial Losses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

    The NASC has recorded an increase in phishing scams, resulting in losses of AUD 11.1 million from 1 January to 23 March this year.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

    JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.

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    AML / KYC

    European Court of Justice Deems Malta’s Gold Passport Programme Illegal

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

    CJEU ruled that a commercial transaction cannot be used to acquire EU citizenship. The scheme has earned Malta EUR 1.4 billion since 2015.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

    By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

    The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC to Cancel Registrations of Inactive Crypto Exchanges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2025

    Around a quarter of Australia’s 400-plus registered digital currency exchanges are believed to be inactive, and at risk of being co-opted by criminals.

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    AML / KYC

    UAE Publishes New National Risk Assessment Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

    The report calls for stronger controls, improved due diligence, and enhanced coordination across regulated sectors.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korean Authorities Mobilise After SK Telecom Hacking Incident

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

    Korea’s financial authorities have launched emergency measures to prevent identity theft and financial fraud, prompting a surge in consumer demand for account and loan blocking services.

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    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Probes 70 Individuals for Money Laundering Involving Dubai

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

    The individuals allegedly purchased properties in Dubai using laundered funds transferred through foreign banks.

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    AML / KYC

    BSEC Seeks ACC Action Against Moshihor Securities Over Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

    Moshihor Securities sent clients fake email reports and intercepted trade confirmation messages to embezzle USD 13.3 million.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan Announces New Measures to Protect Society from Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2025

    Among the series of measures, law enforcement agencies will create dummy accounts and allow fraud groups to use them to trace the flow of money.

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