Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Approves Interim Leadership Committee for IndusInd Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

The interim executive committee was formed after the abrupt exit of CEO Sumant Kathpalia, who resigned amid controversy over misreported derivative trades.

Anti-Money Laundering

European Court of Justice Deems Malta’s Gold Passport Programme Illegal

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

CJEU ruled that a commercial transaction cannot be used to acquire EU citizenship. The scheme has earned Malta EUR 1.4 billion since 2015.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Market Abuse

SEBI Imposes Trading Ban on Patel Wealth Advisors Over Spoofing

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

Interim order restrains Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors from accessing the securities market, citing systematic spoofing practices that generated unlawful gains.

Market Abuse

FSS Korea Probes Illegal Short Selling by Smaller Investment Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

The FSS is looking into illegal short selling practices by smaller domestic and foreign firms that occurred before the November 2023 ban.

Cryptocurrency

AUSTRAC to Cancel Registrations of Inactive Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2025

Around a quarter of Australia’s 400-plus registered digital currency exchanges are believed to be inactive, and at risk of being co-opted by criminals.

Anti-Money Laundering

UAE Publishes New National Risk Assessment Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

The report calls for stronger controls, improved due diligence, and enhanced coordination across regulated sectors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Calls Out Inconsistent Scams Response Across Financial Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

AFCA is urging FIs to bolster their scam response teams with adequate resources to effectively combat scams and boost consumer confidence.