KYC & CDD

KYC & CDD

Indonesia's OJK Boosts Oversight with Integrated GRC System and Data-Sharing Pact

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

OJK has launched a real-time risk platform and signed a data-sharing pact to tighten supervision of financial firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Raids Anil Ambani Firms in Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Probe

By Mark Johnston | 26/07/2025

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged INR 30 billion Yes Bank loan fraud, involving multiple regulatory violations and suspected bribery.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India Unveils New Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

New regulations require registration, compliance officers, and 'fit and proper' standards for firms offering technology and support services to financial institutions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka to Start Registering Crypto Firms Ahead of FATF Review

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 24/07/2025

The move, driven by an upcoming FATF evaluation, will require VASP registration, but the CBSL stresses it is not legalisation.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment on Crypto Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

The report finds that crypto firms are likely under-reporting sanctions breaches and remain vulnerable to illicit flows from designated entities in Russia, North Korea and Iran.

Data Privacy

Malaysia Plans Law to Mandate MyDigital ID Amid Low Uptake

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The legislation is expected to boost uptake beyond the current 2.8 million users and restore public confidence in the platform.

Anti-Money Laundering

HKMA Fines Four FIs HKD 17.8M for AML and CDD Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/07/2025

The HKMA has penalised three banks and a stored value facility licensee for AML/CFT control deficiencies.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Fines Three Crypto Firms for AML Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The firms were penalised for inadequate CDD, failure to file STRs, and improper handling of high-risk clients, raising red flags over AML controls in the tech sector.

Structural Regulation

India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.