KYC & CDD

    News on regulatory requirements, innovations, and challenges in customer identification, risk assessments, and due diligence processes for financial institutions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Macau to Launch Police-Bank Data Sharing Platform to Fight Fraud

    By Editors | 12/01/2026

    Macau authorities to create a joint information-sharing platform with the financial sector and explore using AI to combat evolving scam tactics.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    How a South Sudanese General Regained Control of an Australian Mansion

    By Nathan Lynch | 07/01/2026

    A court judgment has allowed a South Sudanese PEP to retain control of a multi-million-dollar mansion in Victoria, highlighting the challenges facing the financial intelligence community.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India’s IFSCA Updates AML/CFT and KYC Framework in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

    The revised guidelines sharpen beneficial ownership thresholds, expanding digital KYC norms and reinforcing a risk-based compliance approach for entities operating in GIFT City and other IFSCs.

    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

    Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.

    KYC & CDD

    India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    BNM Fines 11 Money Services Firms for Regulatory Breaches

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    Bank Negara Malaysia has penalised multiple money services businesses for failures relating to AML/CDD, capital shortfalls, and reporting.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

    A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea to Freeze Accounts in New Illegal Lending Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The FSC unveils victim support programme and new powers for financial institutions to block accounts used for illicit loans.

    KYC & CDD

    India Clarifies KYC Verification Responsibility for Central Registry Users

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The RBI has clarified that the last institution to upload data to the central KYC records registry is responsible for verification.

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