KYC & CDD

Structural Regulation

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's SFIO Completes Probe into Chinese-Linked Digital Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

Prosecution is likely to be initiated in 33 cases, after the SFIO uncovered fraud, concealment of beneficial ownership, and predatory lending practices.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Officially Takes Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

Hong Kong's new regulatory framework for stablecoins has taken effect, imposing stringent capital, reserves management, and AML requirements on issuers.

Anti-Money Laundering

China Starts Enforcing New AML Rules for Precious Metals Dealers

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

The new rules, effective 1 August, mandate due diligence and reporting for cash transactions over CNY 100,000.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Sues Gaming Giant Mounties Over Alleged AML Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

AUSTRAC alleges systemic non-compliance with AML/CTF laws, highlighting the risks for regulated entities that outsource their compliance programmes.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia to Bring AUSTRAC, ACIC Under Intelligence Oversight Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

New legislation introduced to Parliament will extend the remit of national security agencies to the intelligence functions of AUSTRAC and the ACIC.

KYC & CDD

Korea Launches Mobile ID on Major Financial Services Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

Digital IDs can now be issued via popular platforms like KakaoBank, Toss and Naver, enhancing identity security for online use.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Bank Complaints Surge as Anti-Fraud Measures Increase Customer Friction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

The HKMA has urged banks to improve customer communication as enhanced account monitoring drives a sharp rise in complaints.

KYC & CDD

Dhaka Stock Exchange Urges Brokers to Tighten KYC Checks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

Brokerage firms are asked to urgently reverify KYC details of existing clients and tighten cheque-handling procedures, following a wave of forgeries involving fake BO accounts and tampered cheques.