AML / KYC

    Sanctions

    China Using Covert State-Backed Channel to Fund Iran Oil Purchases - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

    A hidden financial conduit involving state insurer Sinosure is funnelling billions in oil payments to Iran, according to reports.

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Proposes New Framework on Lending to Related Parties

    By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

    The draft directions introduce a scale-based approach for board approvals and expands the definition of related parties.

    AML / KYC

    Vietnam's Crypto Hub Ambition Faces Slow Start Amid Strict Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

    Hanoi aims to tap a USD 19 trillion global market for tokenised assets, but strict capital requirements for its new pilot framework have so far deterred any formal applications.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Rising Financial Fraud in Japan and Countermeasures to Tackle It

    By Gavin Blair | 07/10/2025

    Record fraud losses in Japan, driven by police impersonation scams, are prompting new countermeasures as criminals move online and overseas.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines AMLC Secures 4th Freeze Order in Flood Control Corruption Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    The AMLC has frozen more bank accounts, properties, and virtual currencies linked to alleged irregularities in public infrastructure spending.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Taps State Telcos for CBDC Research Amid Broader Crypto Push

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    The SBV has assigned Viettel and MobiFone to conduct foundational research on a CBDC, as the country simultaneously pilots new rules for tokenised assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected

    By Editors | 06/10/2025

    On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.

    Enforcement

    Thai Police Arrest Key Figure in THB 5 Billion Money Laundering Network

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    Authorities in Bangkok have arrested a woman accused of facilitating mule bank accounts for a transnational criminal network with over THB 5 billion in circulation.

    AML / KYC

    HK Regulator Flags Pitfalls in Digital Insurance Sales and Roadshows

    By Editors | 06/10/2025

    Insurance Authority highlights common shortcomings in insurers' digital sales systems and roadshow practices following inspections and a mystery shopping exercise.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Enhances Anti-Scam Safeguards for High-value Transfers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/10/2025

    Seven major banks will apply enhanced fraud checks on accounts above SGD 50,000 to curb scams that rapidly drain customer accounts.

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