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Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.
Cryptocurrency
Shenzhen Authorities Issue Warning Against Crypto Speculation
By Editors | 28/06/2022
Domestic staff of overseas crypto exchanges and others engaging in crypto-related business will be investigated.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea FSS to Punish Illegal Business Lending by Savings Banks
By Editors | 27/06/2022
Restrictions on household loans appear to have caused an increase in loans to businesses from savings banks to fund housing purchases.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Escalates Probe into Henan Bank Withdrawal Freezes
By Darien Choong | 24/06/2022
Initial investigations have revealed that the online transaction systems of the banks which suspended withdrawals were manipulated.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Prosecutors Impose Flight Ban on Terra Employees
By Editors | 23/06/2022
The travel ban is meant to prevent dozens of Terraform Labs employees in Korea from leaving the country to avoid being summoned for questioning.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Cites Conduct, Technology and Climate as Key Priorities
By Editors | 23/06/2022
The SFC’s latest annual report highlights work to enhance book building and placing practices, regulate fund trustees and custodians, and enhance climate disclosure for fund investors.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong: Victims Lost HK$1.28bn from Fraud from Jan-April
By Editors | 21/06/2022
Email fraud accounted for HKD 333 million of losses to companies and individuals in the first four months of this year.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CBIRC Warns of Online Fraudsters Impersonating Regulators
By Editors | 19/06/2022
This is the fourth fraud risk warning issued by the CBIRC this year. Consumers are asked to remain vigilant and report fraud attempts.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency
By Editors | 19/06/2022
FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia SC Charges Former Investment Banker for Deception
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The former Hong Leong investment banker deceived four investors into investing in investment schemes that in reality did not exist, the SC said.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia: Allianz, AWP Plead Guilty for Making False Statements
By Editors | 19/06/2022
Charges were filed against Allianz Australia Insurance and AWP Australia in February last year.
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