AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Moves Towards ATM Facial Detection Rules to Combat Fraud

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    Regulators are considering rules that would require ATM users to remove face coverings, with some banks already piloting alerts and transaction blocks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea, Oman Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Finance and Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The agreement between the two nations' FIUs aims to enhance information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Tightens Foreign Property Reporting and Nationality Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    Tokyo unveils dual regulatory measures requiring nationality disclosure on registries and mandatory reporting for residential property acquisitions to curb speculation.

    Enforcement

    India Orders Serious Fraud Probe into IndusInd Bank Over Accounting Lapses

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The probe will examine potential manipulation of books of account, creation of fictitious accounts, misclassification of assets, and the impact on the bank’s financial statements.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Charges Samtrade FX Executives Over ‘Copy Trading’ Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    Three top executives face court over alleged conspiracy to tilt bid-ask spreads and launder millions in proceeds.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

    AML / KYC

    Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

    Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Jails CSP Directors in Landmark Ruling on Nominee Negligence

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    First conviction of service provider under new sentencing framework highlights risks of “silent” directors and lax due diligence.

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