Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks to Monitor for Online Gambling

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

FIs are directed to actively monitor for any involvement in online gambling and, where needed, employ AI tools to detect suspicious transactions.

AML / KYC

BSP Approves Rules to Implement New Anti-Scam Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

BSP approved changes to rules on freezing of suspicious funds, account information sharing, and IT risk management.

AML / KYC

Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.

AML / KYC

Korea Enhances Fraud Compensation Scheme for Bank Customers

By Mark Johnston | 03/06/2025

New rules to be implemented by Q3 2025 will speed up and increase payouts to bank customers hit by scams.

Fintech / Regtech

KFB Partners With Telecom Firms to Combat Voice Phishing

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The cross-industry initiative to combat voice phishing leverages artificial intelligence and shared databases to boost early detection and response.

Fintech / Regtech

Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.

AML / KYC

Banks Must Sharpen AI to Outmanoeuvre Money Mules: Experts

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

Financial crime experts discuss the challenges of identifying money mules, highlighting the need for dynamic AI and integrated strategies.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Detains Japanese Nationals for Suspected Fraud Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

Japanese nationals have been taken into custody in Cambodia, with authorities preparing their deportation once charges are confirmed.

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