Fintech / Regtech

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk

By Editors | 02/06/2025

Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.

AML / KYC

China Set to Launch Voluntary National Digital ID System

By Editors | 01/06/2025

China is set to launch a new voluntary digital ID scheme in July, promising enhanced data security and online privacy.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines MCX for Late Disclosure of Technology Expenditure

By Editors | 01/06/2025

MCX paid significantly higher costs than anticipated to implement a new trading platform, but didn’t disclose the amounts paid in a timely manner.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Urges Banks to Build Up Cushions Against Loan Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

The FSS asked FIs to bolster their capital, better manage their NPLs, and ensure their infrastructure is prepared for AI […]

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Partners with University on Cybersecurity Innovation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2025

HKMA and the HKUST Business School will jointly explore innovative suptech and regtech solutions, leveraging “cutting-edge” technologies such as the latest LLMs.