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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Unveils Key Priorities, Green Ambitions for 2025 and Beyond
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025
The HKMA’s 2025 priorities include measures to safeguard the banking sector from financial crime, credit risk, cyber risk and climate risks.
Enforcement
Vietnam Property Tycoon has Sentence Reduced After Repaying Victims
By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2025
Property tycoon Truong My Lan has a life sentence for bond fraud reduced to 30 years, but is still facing execution on other charges.
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