AML / KYC

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Operation Nets 20,000 Malicious IPs Targeting Financial Data

By Editors | 12/06/2025

Operation Secure targeted infostealer malware, disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure across Asia and leading to arrests and server seizures.

AML / KYC

China’s NFRA Proposes Rules for “Severely Dishonest Entity” List

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

FIs will be able to use the list of “severely dishonest entities” to inform lending, insurance, or investment decisions.

AML / KYC

Australian Sanctions Office Provides Guidance for High-Risk Sectors

By Nathan Lynch | 11/06/2025

The ASO released extensive guidance for those operating in high-risk sectors, including crypto, DeFi and remittance companies.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Set to End Central Bank’s Monopoly on Gold Imports

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Vietnam will allow qualified businesses to legally import gold, which could help to curb smuggling, enhance AML compliance, and stabilise domestic prices.

AML / KYC

APRA Demands Stronger Security Controls at Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

RSE licensees must complete a self-assessment of information security controls and ensure protections like MFA are in place for high-risk activities and privileged access.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings

By Editors | 10/06/2025

There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.

AML / KYC

IFSCA Updates AML/CFT and KYC Guidelines for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

GIFT City regulated entities must retrieve identifiers from the Central KYC Records Registry instead of requesting duplicate documents from customers.

AML / KYC

Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.

AML / KYC

Myanmar Officials Intensify Efforts to Exit FATF Blacklist

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

Myanmar’s Central Body on Anti-Money Laundering met as officials push to complete its FATF action plan and prepare for the 2029 mutual evaluation.