AML / KYC

    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea Expands 24/7 Hotline as Voice Phishing Scams Surge

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025

    South Korea has expanded its voice phishing hotline as AI-driven scams surge, with new tactics such as “self-confinement” fraud raising police concerns.

    AML / KYC

    Ditching De-Risking: FATF’s Latest Guidance Signals Shift in Risk Appetite

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/09/2025

    The FATF's new guidance will force countries to strike a better balance between AML/CFT compliance and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

    AML / KYC

    Japan’s National Police Flags Surge in Phishing, Record Losses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025

    Phishing cases hit 1.2 million in the first half of 2025, with online banking scams already costing victims over JYP 4 billion.

    Sanctions

    EU, Australia Announce Tightening of Sanctions on Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2025

    The EU proposes targeting Chinese and Indian firms in a new package, while Australia lowers the Russian oil price cap in a coordinated push.

    AML / KYC

    Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Buy Cybersecurity Insurance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

    The FSC has highlighted a steady rise in cyber insurance uptake, with the semiconductor industry leading as the top buyer.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

    AML / KYC

    China Issues New AML Rules for Notary Institutions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    New rules from the Ministry of Justice and PBOC bring notaries under the scope of China's recently revised AML law.

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