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Financial Crime
Trade Based Money Laundering
Taiwan Announces Measures to Prevent Origin Laundering
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025
Taiwan will strengthen monitoring of imports and exports to detect and punish firms trying to “wash the origin” of goods to circumvent US tariffs
Cryptocurrency
US Authorities End ‘Regulation by Prosecution’ for Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025
The SEC is considering introducing an exemptive relief framework that allows crypto firms to operate until federal regulations are in place.
PEPs & Sanctions
TSMC Facing $1bn Penalty for Alleged Export Control Evasion
By Editors | 13/04/2025
US authorities have reportedly been investigating TSMC over allegations that it made chips that ended up in Huawei-made processors.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Unveils New Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to Asia
By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2025
An Indian national, his India- and UAE-based companies, dozens of vessels, and a Chinese oil storage terminal were targeted.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Seeks Feedback on Future of Crypto Regulation
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025
The FSA expressed concerns about inadequate disclosures, misleading investment schemes, and insider trading risks.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FSC Korea Unveils Measures Targeting Illegal Lending Activities
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025
Loan contracts with annual interest exceeding 100% will be rendered void under new rules targeting illegal private finance.
Anti-Money Laundering
HKMA Announces New Measures to Combat Financial Crime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2025
HKMA, HKPF and HKAB have jointly announced new measures to strengthen the response to fraud and money laundering.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Japan FSA Sanctions Tachibana for Repeated Sales Misconduct
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Tachibana Securities failed to detect or halt improper sales practices due to deficient internal audits, compliance checks, and management oversight.
Cybersecurity
Malaysia, Thailand Partner on Cyber Resilience Efforts
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025
BNM and BOT’s central banks will collaborate on cybersecurity preparedness and strengthen the cyber defences of both nations’ financial industries.
Cloud & Infrastructure
ASIC Registry Upgrade Project to Include “Director ID Linking”
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
As part of its RegistryConnect programme, ASIC is working on linking the director ID register with the Companies Register.
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