Financial Crime

Cybersecurity

Thailand Introduces New Mobile Banking Security Regulations

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2025

BOT has introduced new security regulations for mobile banking services to combat rising cyber threats and financial fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SEBI Launches Platform to Help Investors Locate Inactive Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025

The MITRA platform will serve as a searchable database that enables investors to identify forgotten mutual fund investments or claims they may be entitled to

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Discussing Market Re-entry With Indian Regulators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

Coinbase initially entered the Indian market in 2022 but was later forced to suspend operations.

Market Abuse

Korea Fines Four Global Investment Banks for Naked Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2025

The FSC held a meeting last week to determine the penalties against Nomura Securities, UBS, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Imposes Sanctions on Three Russian Officials, Two Companies

By Editors | 17/02/2025

The three officials have “links to Putin’s inner circle”. The two entities are “linked to Russia’s nuclear energy giant Rosatom”.

Cybersecurity

BNM Consults on New National Strategy for Financial Literacy

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

BNM said there have been improvements in financial behaviour and awareness, but consumers face new challenges in the digital era

Cryptocurrency

Korea Sets Roadmap for Opening Crypto Market to Corporate Participation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2025

Charities, universities and virtual asset exchanges will soon be allowed to sell crypto they receive as donations and fees.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

260 Victims Rescued from Myanmar Scam Compounds

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/02/2025

The victims, rescued by a rebel group, came from 20 different countries, with the majority originating from African and Asian nations.

Credit Risk

APRA Clarifies Lending Guidance to Boost Property Construction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/02/2025

APRA clarified that its 2017 guidance should not be taken to mean that banks should only finance property construction after it is 100% pre‑sold.