Financial Crime

    Anti-Money Laundering

    The Future of AML Auditing is Increasingly Digital

    By Claus Christensen | 03/04/2022

    A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

    US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Bangladesh Proposes Law to Raise Penalties for Banking Fraud

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The bill would allow Bangladesh Bank to remove a bank’s owners, directors, executives, and other officials if they are involved in banking fraud.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US DOJ Charges Two for NFT Fraud, Money Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2022

    The two defendants promised benefits to NFTs buyers and then transferred the $1.1mn in crypto proceeds to various wallets under their control.

    Payments & Settlements

    SAFE to Relax Threshold for Declaring Foreign Receipts, Payments

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    SAFE proposes to increase the dollar threshold over which Chinese residents have to make declarations of their foreign receipts and payments.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Australia a ‘Laggard on the World Stage’, Senate AML Inquiry Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2022

    Senate committee warns that the government’s failure to bring lawyers, accountants and real estate professionals into the AML/CFT regime is harming Australians.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan Central Bank Warns of Fraud Via Bitcoin ATMs

    By Darien Choong | 31/03/2022

    Bitcoin ATMs in Taiwan are being used to scam victims who attempt to transfer cash to specific accounts to purchase cryptoassets.

    KYC & CDD

    AML / KYC – Using OSINT for Enhanced Customer Due Diligence

    By Guy Reeve | 31/03/2022

    There are a wide range of ‘regulated entities’, including banking, superannuation, insurance, financial services providers such as lenders, international funds […]

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police, Banks Step Up Scam Intervention Efforts

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    In a four-day operation last week, the police and five banks intervened in 150 scam cases, which resulted in the arrests of 35 individuals.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BSP Requires Banks to Implement Real Time Fraud Monitoring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2022

    Under new relations, Philippine banks and NBFIs are required to implement automated and real-time fraud monitoring and detection systems by end-December.

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