AML / KYC

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    Enforcement

    Ex-HSBC Employee, Two Intermediaries Charged with Bribery

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025

    Three individuals face charges in a bribery scheme involving the opening of more than 200 bank accounts over two years.

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    AML / KYC

    Nepal Reveals Surge in Transaction Reporting as it Battles FATF Greylist

    By Nathan Lynch | 09/04/2025

    Nepal’s efforts to combat financial crime have led to an increase in STR filings, led by banks but also including DNFBPs.

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    AML / KYC

    HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

    “Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.

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    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Certifies Finema as First Southeast Asia-Based vLEI Issuer

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

    Finema’s designation as a Qualified vLEI Issuer is intended to address challenges faced by SMEs in Southeast Asia engaging in cross-border trade.

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    AML / KYC

    FSC Taiwan Proposes Amendments to Wealth Management Guidelines

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

    The FSC proposes to remove the “high-net-worth client” definition and raise the investment threshold for discretionary services.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Proposes Tighter Security Rules for Safe Deposit Boxes

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

    The proposed rules prohibit cash storage in safe deposit boxes and mandate stricter security checks at banks.

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    AML / KYC

    APG Publishes Follow-up Report of Mongolia

    By Editors | 07/04/2025

    The report presents Mongolia’s progress to address technical compliance deficiencies and steps taken to enhance AML/CFT effectiveness.

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    AML / KYC

    SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

    Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

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    AML / KYC

    FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Introduce Bank Agency Services

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

    A new scheme will allow authorised third-party entities to perform specific banking functions face-to-face on behalf of banks.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Finalises Guidance on Verifying AML Effectiveness

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

    The revised guidelines introduce an inspection policy that outlines how management should oversee and guide the verification process.

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