Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Limits Mobile Financial Accounts Per ID to Curb Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

New rules will require mobile numbers to be registered to the account holder's own National ID, as authorities move to strengthen payment security and curb fraud.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Expands Prudential Fraud Probe to Domestic Parent Entity

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

The regulator will conduct an on-site inspection of Prudential Holdings of Japan, examining supervisory failures linked to a decades-long fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s FIU and I4C Sign Pact to Combat Financial Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

New agreement will see FIU-IND and I4C share data to improve fraud prevention, strengthen detection protocols, and accelerate asset recovery.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Mandates Standardised Crypto Withdrawal Delays

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

New unified rules remove exchange discretion on withdrawal holds, aiming to close loopholes exploited by voice phishing fraudsters.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Launches New Crackdown on Illicit Financial Intermediaries

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

The campaign targets illegal deposit, loan, and insurance intermediaries, as well as unauthorised online lending and anti-collections services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand FMA Warns of Surge in AI-Driven Investment Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The FMA has flagged a significant increase in fraudulent platforms using AI-generated deepfakes and fake news to lure investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Four More Advisers in Crackdown Over Super Fund Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

ASIC has permanently banned four advisers - including a permanent ban and a 10-year ban - for misconduct linked to the collapsed Shield and First Guardian superannuation funds.