AML / KYC

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand over Alleged Crypto Fraud

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Ngo Thi Theu faces charges for her involvement in a crypto investment fraud that employed call centres in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Issues Guidance on Customer Risk Ratings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2025

The DIA’s guidance is intended to help reporting entities establish customer risk-rating systems as required under domestic AML laws.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Orders Compliance Audits for Two Australian Casinos

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The auditors will assess each casino’s compliance with AML/CTF laws and regulations. AUSTRAC will decide on further action based on the findings.

AML / KYC

How AI and Pattern Recognition Will Shape the Future of Payment Security

By Avalon Ingram | 29/05/2025

Swift’s Avalon Ingram says payment security relies on AI and collaboration to detect anomalies, strengthen risk management, and anticipate financial threats.

AML / KYC

Ex-Goldman Banker Gets 2yr Sentence in 1MDB Case

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Tim Leissner has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to forfeit $43.7mn for his role in the 1MDB bribery and money laundering scheme.

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams

By Editors | 29/05/2025

Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.

AML / KYC

Westpac Pilots “First of its Kind” Anti Scam AI Tool

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

AI synthesises information from customer phone conversations in real-time to highlight key indicators to enable bankers to respond more effectively

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Survey Reveals Growing Use of AI Among FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

FSC survey reveals increased use of AI and generative AI among financial firms, focusing on operational improvements and fraud prevention.