Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/06/2025

    The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    Bangladesh to Reform Insurance Law to Combat Mismanagement

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

    The government is moving to overhaul the Insurance Act following scandals that left thousands of policyholders in financial limbo.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

    Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Identifies Scam Victims by Analysing Crypto ATM Transactions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

    An Australian law enforcement operation has identified 90 individuals linked to illicit crypto ATM activity, mostly scam victims.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    The Nobitex Hack: A New Frontier in Geopolitical Crypto Warfare

    By Nathan Lynch | 26/06/2025

    The attack on Iran’s Nobitex exchange signals a new era of politically motivated crypto hacks, posing unique challenges for risk and compliance teams.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

    Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Cracks Down on Cross-border Scams Linked to Cambodia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

    The government is seeking to position Thailand as a regional hub for joint operations to combat scam networks.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI’s Anti-Fraud Data Platform Could be Live Within “Months”

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

    RBIH is developing the prototype of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Prevention of Fraud in consultation with banks.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC to Shift Focus to Outcomes Rather Than Compliance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    AUSTRAC will shift its regulatory focus to outcomes and harms, targeting industry sectors where risks are poorly managed, said CEO Brendan Thomas.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Enacts New Law to Tackle Illegal Online Gambling

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The revised law empowers agencies to request takedowns of online casino ads while expanding public awareness efforts across media and venues.

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