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AML / KYC
Financial Crime Expert Nathan Lynch Appointed as Chief Correspondent
By Editors | 20/02/2025
As Chief Correspondent, Nathan Lynch will lead specialist reporting on financial crime, money laundering, sanctions and risk management.
Enforcement
China Working with Myanmar to Address Cross-Border Crimes
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2025
Senior Chinese officials met with officials of the Myanmar government to discuss measures to address cross-border scams and fraud.
Enforcement
Vietnam to Start Compensating Saigon Commercial Bank Bondholders
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2025
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have seized over $315mn intended for compensating victims affected by Truong My Lan’s embezzlement scandal.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Appoints Task Force to Oversee AML/CFT Efforts
By Thisanka Siripala | 19/02/2025
The primary objective of the task force is to ensure compliance with the FATF’s 40 recommendations and demonstrate effective implementation across 11 key areas.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam: Troubled Lender Relaunches as Digital Bank Following Forced Merger
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025
DongA Bank, now known as Vikki Bank, will remain an independent legal entity but be managed and supported by HDBank to restore its financial position.
ESG / Sustainability
ACMF Starts Work on New Action Plan for ASEAN Capital Markets
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025
The action plan, to be released by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum in October 2025, will serve as a five-year roadmap to advance ASEAN capital markets.
Capital / Liquidity
Asian Investors File Claims Over Credit Suisse AT1 Writedown
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/02/2025
Asia-based claimants believe Switzerland breached its investment treaty obligations by fully writing down Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds.
AML / KYC
Transparency International: Global Corruption to Impact Climate Action
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025
Latest Corruption Perceptions Index results highlight that weak anti-corruption efforts threaten democracy, enable money laundering, and put climate funds at risk
ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Updates Guidelines on Environmental and Social Risk
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025
Banks will have to conduct deeper due diligence for financing infrastructure projects, assessing carbon emissions, biodiversity impact, and community displacement.
Cambodia to Strengthen Lending Practices in Microfinance Sector
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025
The reforms will ensure that loans are granted based on a borrower’s ability to repay rather than relying solely on collateral.
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