AI, Technology & Data

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks to Monitor for Online Gambling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    FIs are directed to actively monitor for any involvement in online gambling and, where needed, employ AI tools to detect suspicious transactions.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BSP Approves Rules to Implement New Anti-Scam Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    BSP approved changes to rules on freezing of suspicious funds, account information sharing, and IT risk management.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    KFB Partners With Telecom Firms to Combat Voice Phishing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The cross-industry initiative to combat voice phishing leverages artificial intelligence and shared databases to boost early detection and response.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

    The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Banks Must Sharpen AI to Outmanoeuvre Money Mules: Experts

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

    Financial crime experts discuss the challenges of identifying money mules, highlighting the need for dynamic AI and integrated strategies.

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    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

    The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.

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    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

    MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk

    By Editors | 02/06/2025

    Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.

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    Data Privacy

    China Set to Launch Voluntary National Digital ID System

    By Editors | 01/06/2025

    China is set to launch a new voluntary digital ID scheme in July, promising enhanced data security and online privacy.

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