AML / KYC

AML / KYC

SpaceX Cuts Starlink Access to Myanmar Scam Centres

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

SpaceX has disabled more than 2,500 Starlink terminals used by Myanmar’s border scam syndicates, following global outrage over the satellite network’s role in enabling cross-border fraud.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Calls for Global Cooperation to Tackle Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

NBC Governor, Chea Serey, stressed that cybercrime is a shared international challenge even as it bolsters its own AML/CFT framework.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Launches AI Platform to Combat Financial Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

The real-time system aims to block transnational vishing scams and will be backed by new laws on data sharing and liability.

Enforcement

China Jails Five in CNY 1.2 Billion Crypto Foreign Exchange Case

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The Beijing court ruling underscores a national crackdown on the use of stablecoins to bypass China's strict capital controls.

AML / KYC

Taiwan's New Payments Industry Body Sets AML Rules for Members

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The new industry group has committed to four key self-regulatory measures as the government increases scrutiny and enforcement on the sector.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Amends Account Opening Rules for Taiwan Nationals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The exchange's new identity verification requirements for domestic investors without household registration will take effect in January 2026.

Sanctions

NZ Insurer Probed for Providing Cover to Sanctioned Oil Tankers

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

Authorities in New Zealand, with international partners, are investigating Maritime Mutual over its role in insuring a 'shadow fleet'.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

AML / KYC

ASEAN Forms Working Group Targeting Financial and Cyber-enabled Crime

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

The dedicated working group on money laundering is aimed at bolstering regional action against financial crime, cyber scams, and other transnational threats.