KYC & CDD

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

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australian Sanctions Office Issues Suite of New Guidance Notes

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    The new guidance covers proliferation financing risk assessments, securities and investment, mining and machinery exports and the humanitarian sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Tables New AML/CTF Rules in Parliament

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    The new rules follow an extensive two-stage consultation process involving nine sector-specific industry working groups.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Sri Lanka Mandates Beneficial Ownership Disclosures, Bans Bearer Shares

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    New Companies Act amendments aim to align with global AML standards and enhance corporate transparency ahead of a key FATF evaluation.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FinCEN Issues Advisory Warning of Chinese Money Laundering Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    FinCEN issues an alert for US banks detailing red flags and typologies used by Chinese money laundering networks to move illicit funds for drug cartels.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australian Sanctions Office Overhauls Consolidated List Format

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

    DFAT’s Asset Freezing division introduces alias strength ratings and standardised data fields for the Consolidated List from 1 November 2025.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Requiring Biometric SIM Registration to Combat Fraud

    By Editors | 26/08/2025

    Thailand has mandated the use of liveness detection technology for SIM card registration, aiming to curb rising online fraud.

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong Banks Propose ID Verification Platform to Handle Mainland Customers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

    Hong Kong banks are reportedly calling on regulators to establish a new channel to enable them to verify Mainland customers' identities.

    Trading & Investment

    India Post and AMFI Sign MOU for Mutual Fund Distribution

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2025

    Under the agreement, postal staff will act as mutual fund distributors, expanding access in rural and semi-urban areas.

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