Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

TAIFEX Launches Mandatory Anti-Fraud Evaluation for Futures Firms

By Editors | 13/02/2026

TAIFEX has detailed a new evaluation programme for futures firms, requiring specific anti-fraud infrastructure and offering cash awards for performance.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Targets AI, Cyber Risk, and Anti-Fraud in 2026 Priorities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The HKMA detailed five key pillars for 2026, focusing on technology risk, SME credit flow, and investor protection.

AI Risk & Governance

Laos and UAE to Jointly Launch ASEAN Digital and AI Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The partnerships aim to secure business transactions, modernise state administration, and strengthen technical capacity in digital technology and cybersecurity sectors.

Trade Based Money Laundering

No Silver Bullet for Trade Finance Price Checks: ITFA Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

An ITFA paper details the complexities of detecting price manipulation, stressing a risk-based approach over a single transaction analysis.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Prudential Japan Faces FSA Probe, USD 350M Hit From Fraud Scandal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

Insurer establishes a third-party panel and overhauls compensation after uncovering a JPY 3.1 billion fraud by employees.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Former Manulife Adviser for Two Years

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The adviser was barred for offences involving forgery and abetting unauthorised access to computer material.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

Trading & Investment

India Post, NSE Partner to Expand Mutual Fund Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

Under the agreement, India Post staff will distribute mutual funds via NSE’s digital platform, leveraging the postal network’s branches to widen access and deepen financial inclusion.

KYC & CDD

BSP Eases Large Cash Transaction Rules After Business Lobbying

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The BSP has introduced risk-based flexibilities for due diligence on large cash withdrawals following concerns from businesses about operational disruptions.