KYC & CDD

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New Zealand Clarifies Legal Privilege Rules for AML Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

    New guidance outlines when legal professional privilege does not apply to suspicious activity reporting, creating new record-keeping duties for law firms.

    KYC & CDD

    Standard Chartered Settles SEBI Case Over FPI Lapses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The settlement resolves alleged disclosure delays and due diligence lapses in the bank’s role as a depository participant, without admission of guilt.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC CEO Details 'Systemic' AML Failings in Gambling Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    Brendan Thomas called out recurring AML/CTF weaknesses and outlined AUSTRAC's expectations ahead of major legislative reforms.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

    New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU Imposes Six-Month Suspension, KRW 36.8 Billion Fine on Bithumb

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

    The crypto exchange was penalised for millions of AML breaches, including transactions with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.

    KYC & CDD

    BOJ Paper Outlines Role of Verifiable Credentials in Digital Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    New report details how verifiable credentials could streamline KYC and secure transactions, highlighting the new vLEI standard for corporate identity.

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

    New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India Unveils EASE 8.0 Reform Agenda for State-Owned Banks

    By Editors | 13/03/2026

    The new framework directs public sector banks to enhance customer experience, data analytics, and responsible banking, including a focus on ESG.

    KYC & CDD

    New Zealand Regulators to Partner with Banks on Basic Account Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    A new industry-regulator pact aims to tackle financial exclusion after a consultation found near-universal support for action to improve access.

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