Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Japan FSA Outlines Priorities on Monitoring, Asset Management and Sustainability

    By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

    The FSA has outlined its policy priorities, focusing on enhanced financial monitoring, asset management reform, and bolstering sustainability disclosure and cyber resilience.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2025

    ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Bangladesh Bank Builds Information System to Curb Loan Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    Bangladesh Bank is developing an 'information bank' that will track mortgaged land across lenders to prevent borrowers from using the same property to secure multiple loans.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India’s CBI Summons Bank Officials in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

    The CBI has launched a nationwide probe into over 850,000 suspected mule accounts linked to cybercrime, amid concerns of insider collusion and weak KYC controls.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

    Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan FSA Flags Banks, Crypto as High-Risk for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 03/07/2025

    The FSA will focus on verifying the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems at FIs in preparation for the next FATF mutual evaluation.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

    The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    Australia: Ex-Wealth Manager Held in Contempt of Court

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The former wealth manager will never be allowed to be involved in financial services or credit activities after he "deliberately defied" a 2018 court order.

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    Liquidity Risk

    Singapore to Align Fund Liquidity Rules with Global Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

    MAS will revise its fund liquidity rules to align with FSB and IOSCO standards, including mandating greater use of anti-dilution tools.

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