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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC v Entain: Key Lessons for Anti-Money Laundering Teams
By Nathan Lynch | 04/04/2025
AUSTRAC’s case against global sports betting behemoth Entain provides a raft of warnings for AML compliance teams, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
JBA Launches Working Group to Improve Beneficial Shareholder Transparency
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025
The group will address practical issues and develop operational schemes to enhance the efficiency of identifying beneficial shareholders
AML / KYC
Japan Securities Firms Hit by Wave of Phishing Attacks
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025
Rakuten and SBI Securities are among the firms reporting unauthorised transactions linked to phishing attacks.
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