AML / KYC

    Enforcement

    ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

    ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.

    AML / KYC

    RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Pledges Stronger Financial Crime Safeguards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The Philippines’ exit from global money laundering watchlists is expected to lower remittance costs, ease banking ties abroad, and boost investor confidence in its financial system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

    The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Unveils Multi-Agency Drive to Combat Digital Financial Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

    Indonesia's OJK and government agencies launched a national campaign to combat digital financial fraud, urging industry collaboration.

    Trending

    BOT Tightens Mobile Banking Transfer Limits to Contain Fraud

    By Editors | 20/08/2025

    Bank of Thailand has tightened mobile banking transfer limits, aiming to curb financial fraud and safeguard vulnerable users.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Vietnam Proposes Overhaul of Overseas Investment Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2025

    Shifting oversight to the central bank, the move aims to cut red tape for investors and enhance state management through foreign exchange and AML controls.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.

    Sanctions

    Vietnamese Banks Increase Scrutiny of Russian Transactions

    By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2025

    Banks in Vietnam are imposing stringent new documentation requirements for payments linked to Russian entities to mitigate the risk of secondary sanctions.

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