Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Justice Dept Publishes Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    The framework provides a detailed threat overview, cataloging the three categories into which most illicit uses of cryptocurrency typically fall.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    RegTech Asia 2020: The Future of AML & Fraud Case Management

    By Editors | 11/10/2020

    How can current practices in AML and fraud case management and investigations be enhanced with technology and data for better, faster outcomes?

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UOB Credited for Helping Recover Stolen Funds

    By Editors | 08/10/2020

    Collaboration with UOB attests to the importance of a strong partnership with community stakeholders to effectively combat scams and transnational fraud, the Police said.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Conduct Risk a Top Concern Among Banks, Insurers: ORX

    By Editors | 06/10/2020

    In retail banking, scenario development commonly featured conduct risk. In Asia Pacific, fraud has also been a significant concern among FIs.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Ransomware Payments May Breach OFAC Regulations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/10/2020

    OFAC makes clear in a new advisory that it may impose civil penalties if ransomware payments are made to sanctioned individuals or entities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea to Amend Law to Protect Private Equity Fund Investors

    By Editors | 01/10/2020

    The revisions will enhance oversight and risk assessment of private equity funds, and prevent illiquid funds from being marketed to retail investors.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS Orders Wirecard Entities to Cease Singapore Payment Services

    By Editors | 30/09/2020

    Wirecard has informed MAS that it is unable to continue providing payment processing services to a significant number of merchants.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korean Prosecutors Raid KEB Hana Bank over Optimus Fund Mis-selling

    By Editors | 30/09/2020

    Prosecutors are looking to determine whether the bank purchased privately placed bonds under Optimus’ request or instruction.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Seoul Court Sentences Ex-Shinhan Exec to Eight Years’ Jail

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2020

    The former executive was convicted for accepting bribes, deceiving investors, concealing losses in Lime Asset Management fund products.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police Lay Second Charge Against Hin Leong Founder

    By Editors | 28/09/2020

    The second charge is for a forged email that was used alongside an inter-tank transfer certificate to secure more than $56mn in trade financing.

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