AML / KYC

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Developing New Rules to Support Elderly Banking Consumers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

Regulators will issue elderly-friendly banking guidelines to improve the banking experience for seniors, and require banks to offer a "default no-online banking" option to customers.

Enforcement

Australian Police, Banks Issue Joint Warning on Money Mule Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

ABA CEO Anna Bligh described the use of mule accounts as a "key tactic in a criminal’s playbook" and effectively a "getaway vehicle" for scammers.

AML / KYC

Indian Regulators Unveil New Initiatives to Combat Digital Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

Indian regulators have unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes a new system for managing customer consents and dedicated numbering for financial services calls.

AML / KYC

Global AML Regime Delivers Intelligence Value but Fails on Core Goals, Study Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

A new paper argues that the global AML system is failing to deter crime despite huge costs, with its main value being an intelligence tool.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka to Start Registering Crypto Firms Ahead of FATF Review

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 24/07/2025

The move, driven by an upcoming FATF evaluation, will require VASP registration, but the CBSL stresses it is not legalisation.

Sanctions

UK OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment on Crypto Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

The report finds that crypto firms are likely under-reporting sanctions breaches and remain vulnerable to illicit flows from designated entities in Russia, North Korea and Iran.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Warns of 'Frothiness' in Stablecoin Market, Signals Strict AML Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The HKMA will grant only a handful of stablecoin issuer licences initially and impose stringent AML rules amid concerns over market speculation.

Trending

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh Losing $16B Annually Due to Lax TBML Controls - Study

By Mark Johnston | 24/07/2025

New BIBM research finds that the banking industry's failure to enforce AML controls is causing USD 16 billion in annual losses through TBML.