Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea to Expand Bank Liability for Voice Phishing Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New rules will force FIs to compensate victims even in cases where the victim was deceived into transferring the funds themselves.

    Stablecoins

    Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand to Form Task Force to Revive Stock Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    The task force will work on measures to improve stock market liquidity and restore investor confidence following market declines and fraud scandals.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SFC Revokes Licences, Issues Lifetime Bans in $154M Fraud Case

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The SFC has banned senior managers for life over a coordinated scheme that misappropriated client funds through non-existent investment units.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI Moves to Curb Fake Apps, Finfluencers with Tech Partnerships

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    SEBI is in talks with Google and Apple to add verification marks for registered intermediaries, while also working with Meta to block misleading financial content on social media.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia Police Freeze $10m in Online Gambling Crackdown

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The police force have frozen and seized 811 bank accounts linked to illegal online gambling, while three suspects tied to international betting sites have been arrested.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Macquarie Bank Joins Australian Inter-Bank Anti-Fraud Network

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Macquarie Bank’s move expands the BioCatch Trust intelligence-sharing platform to cover over 85 percent of Australia’s online banking population.

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