AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine AMLC Inks Pact with DPWH on Stolen Funds Recovery

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The AMLC and DPWH have formalised an asset recovery pact as the value of frozen assets linked to the flood control corruption probe nears PHP 5.2 billion.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Jails Ex-Julius Baer Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

    Liu Ka has become the second relationship manager to be jailed over Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI to Relax Geo-Tagging Rules for Re-KYC of NRI Clients

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

    India's securities regulator proposes removing the requirement for NRIs to be physically present in India during re-KYC verification.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Banks, Regulator Mandate Coordinated Action on Digital Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

    The SBV and the Vietnam Banks Association are implementing new directives and procedures to tackle soaring high-tech financial crime.

    Sanctions

    FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Standardised KYC for Mutual Fund Folios

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

    The regulator aims to tighten KYC compliance and prevent operational lapses by requiring full verification before first investments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UN Convention on Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    The pact aims to streamline cross-border data sharing and fight digital crime, but critics warn it could enable transnational repression and harm cybersecurity.

    AML / KYC

    Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Mehul Choksi to India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/10/2025

    An appellate court approved India’s request to extradite Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in connection with $1.54 billion fraud at Punjab National Bank.

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