AML / KYC

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

    AML / KYC

    China Issues New AML Rules for Notary Institutions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    New rules from the Ministry of Justice and PBOC bring notaries under the scope of China's recently revised AML law.

    AML / KYC

    China Imposes AML Rules on Company Formation Agents

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

    New measures require agents to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious activity to the PBOC, aligning with global standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Introduces New Measures Against Scam Mules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The new framework to be implemented starting next month aims to curb soaring scam losses by restricting financial and mobile access for individuals facilitating fraud.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Boosts Transparency in Extractive Sector with SEC-DOF Data Pact

    By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

    A new data-sharing agreement aims to uncover beneficial owners in mining, oil, and gas to align with global AML standards.

    AML / KYC

    Report Alleges $1.5B Money Laundering Network Linked to Shinawatra Dynasty, KuCoin

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    An investigation claims a criminal network connected to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and crypto firm KuCoin is moving illicit funds from Cambodian scam hubs.

    Enforcement

    Fugitive Wirecard COO Found in Moscow, Linked to Russian Spy Operations

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    An international investigation has located Jan Marsalek, who is living under a new identity and working with Russia's FSB.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

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