AML / KYC

Enforcement

Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

By Editors | 26/12/2025

International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX to Tighten Foreign Investor Registration Rules from June 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

New rules will enhance beneficial ownership transparency and cap Mainland China investment in certain private funds to strengthen market oversight.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

AML / KYC

Philippines SEC Overhauls Beneficial Ownership Rules to Curb Illicit Finance

By Editors | 24/12/2025

New framework sets a 20 percent reporting threshold and introduces an online registry to boost transparency and combat financial crime.

Fintech / Regtech

India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

Fintech / Regtech

China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

By Editors | 24/12/2025

New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.

Enforcement

Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.

Enforcement

Australia's Anti-Scam Framework a 'Missed Opportunity', GASA Says

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance criticises the Treasury's reliance on industry codes and calls for a powerful central anti-scam body.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".