AML / KYC

Enforcement

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

AML / KYC

Taiwan Discloses Crypto Holdings Seized from Criminal Cases

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

Officials confirm the Taiwan government is holding approximately TWD 1.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency seized in criminal cases.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Moves Towards ATM Facial Detection Rules to Combat Fraud

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators are considering rules that would require ATM users to remove face coverings, with some banks already piloting alerts and transaction blocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea, Oman Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Finance and Crypto Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The agreement between the two nations' FIUs aims to enhance information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financing.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

AML / KYC

Japan Tightens Foreign Property Reporting and Nationality Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

Tokyo unveils dual regulatory measures requiring nationality disclosure on registries and mandatory reporting for residential property acquisitions to curb speculation.