Financial Crime

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore: Man Charged Over Unlicensed Cross-Border Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

A 33-year-old former company director faces charges for allegedly using Wise and crypto platforms to scam proceeds without a valid payment services licence.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan to Tighten Oversight of Regional Banks that Receive Public Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

New rules will mandate stricter screening for injections of public funds and offer greater incentives for consolidation in the regional banking sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia, Nigeria FIUs Agree MOU to Deepen Intelligence Sharing

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

The partnership will deepen information sharing, joint analysis and capacity building in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Authorities Seize Domain Tied to Myanmar Scam Compound

By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2025

The action targets the Tai Chang operation and follows recent sanctions against groups linked to Chinese organised crime and crypto fraud.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Prepares New Legislation Targeting Surge in Voice Phishing Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2025

Authorities will mandate new compensation rules and data sharing obligations for financial firms after voice phishing scam losses hit a record high.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.

KYC & CDD

Cayman Islands Seeks Info-Sharing Pacts with Indian Regulators

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The territory is pursuing MoUs with SEBI and IFSCA to boost transparency and strengthen oversight of cross-border investment funds.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Credit Risk

HK Regulator, Banks Roll Out Additional Support for Tai Po Fire Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Measures include emergency loans and a six-month mortgage moratorium on approximately 300 loans worth a total of HKD 540 million.