Financial Crime

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Trade Finance Registry Seeks Expansion Across Asia - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The growing bank participation and early fraud detection successes are driving plans to scale the trade finance registry regionally.

Anti-Money Laundering

Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

Structural Regulation

Korea Scraps Shareholder Checks for Financial Groups Owning Savings Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The regulatory change aims to reduce compliance burdens and increase the incentive for financial holding companies to acquire savings banks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

OJK Indonesia to Tighten Oversight of Debt Collection Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

After a South Jakarta assault that left two collectors dead, OJK said it will examine if additional regulatory tightening is needed, especially related to lenders who outsource debt collection.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

By Editors | 17/12/2025

The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

AI Risk & Governance

ACCC Calls for New Powers to Address AI Risks to Competition, Consumers

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

New report details risks from vertical integration, AI-washing and scams, reiterating calls for a digital competition regime.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.