AML / KYC

    Trending

    RBI Scraps Approval Process for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts

    By Editors | 06/08/2025

    The move allows AD banks to open special accounts for foreign counterparts without prior RBI consent to speed up rupee-based trade settlements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

    The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

    By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

    While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.

    Enforcement

    Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tighter Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.

    Enforcement

    HK Police Arrest 82 in HK$40 Billion Money Laundering Probe

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    A triad-led syndicate is accused of defrauding banks of over HKD 1 billion and laundering proceeds from illegal activities through a trustee services firm.

    Enforcement

    New Zealand’s Christchurch Casino Agrees to NZD 5.06m AML Penalty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    Christchurch Casinos admitted to seven breaches of New Zealand's AML laws following a regulatory investigation by the DIA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank Indonesia to Commence Trial of New 'Payment ID' System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    A limited trial will begin on 17 August to streamline financial data integration while adhering to strict personal data protection laws.

    AML / KYC

    Korea to Legislate FI Responsibility in Financial Crime Crackdown

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    FSC to introduce an AI detection platform and new powers for crypto exchanges as it holds firms liable for fraud prevention and relief.

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