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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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