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Financial Crime
KYC & CDD
Japan Banks Blocking Withdrawals from Expired Expat Accounts
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Accounts held by foreign nationals whose residency statuses have expired have been linked to impersonation and fraud cases.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEBI Mandates Use of ‘1600’ Phone Number Series to Curb Fraud
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025
SEBI has asked customers to exercise caution with calls from generic mobile numbers that may be used by malicious actors.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Forest Crimes Fuel Wider Criminal Economies – UNODC Report
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
A new UNODC report says illegal logging supply chains are increasingly infiltrated by actors from other organised criminal markets.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australian Sanctions Office Unveils New Approach to Oversight
By Nathan Lynch | 10/04/2025
The ASO’s new policy paper provides valuable guidance for firms navigating the complex international sanctions landscape, writes Nathan Lynch.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Tighten AML Rules for Real Estate Sector
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
A new bill proposes stronger penalties for AML compliance failures by real estate professionals and developers, among other measures.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Multinational Firm Scammed by Deepfake Tech in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
Singapore and Hong Kong police teamed up to recover over USD 499,000 lost to a scam involving deepfake video technology and digital manipulation.
Supervision & Enforcement
China Issues Rules on Handling Criminal Cases Involving Banks, Insurers
By Editors | 09/04/2025
The regulations outline requirements for financial regulators and public security agencies handling criminal cases involving the banking and insurance industries.
Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Proposes Amendments to AML/CFT Rules for FIs and VCCs
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
MAS proposes the explicit inclusion of PF in the AML/CFT framework, stricter STR filing timelines, and enhanced transparency requirements for trusts.
Market Abuse
Korea FSS Investigates MBK Investment Advisory Firm
By Thisanka Siripala | 09/04/2025
The investigation follows allegations of misuse of non-public information linked to a public acquisition in 2023.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Ex-HSBC Employee, Two Intermediaries Charged with Bribery
By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025
Three individuals face charges in a bribery scheme involving the opening of more than 200 bank accounts over two years.
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