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AML / KYC
INTERPOL to Bolster Fight Against Illicit Finance in Asia with New Tools
By Editors | 21/09/2025
Law enforcement leaders endorsed new measures for rapid payment intervention and asset freezing to combat organised crime and illegal financial flows.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea Expands 24/7 Hotline as Voice Phishing Scams Surge
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025
South Korea has expanded its voice phishing hotline as AI-driven scams surge, with new tactics such as “self-confinement” fraud raising police concerns.
AML / KYC
Ditching De-Risking: FATF’s Latest Guidance Signals Shift in Risk Appetite
By Nathan Lynch | 21/09/2025
The FATF's new guidance will force countries to strike a better balance between AML/CFT compliance and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Japan’s National Police Flags Surge in Phishing, Record Losses
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025
Phishing cases hit 1.2 million in the first half of 2025, with online banking scams already costing victims over JYP 4 billion.
Sanctions
EU, Australia Announce Tightening of Sanctions on Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2025
The EU proposes targeting Chinese and Indian firms in a new package, while Australia lowers the Russian oil price cap in a coordinated push.
AML / KYC
Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025
The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Buy Cybersecurity Insurance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025
The FSC has highlighted a steady rise in cyber insurance uptake, with the semiconductor industry leading as the top buyer.
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.
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