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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cybercrime Surges as AI-Powered Threats and Real-Time Scams Challenge Banks

By Nathan Lynch | 14/11/2025

AI-driven cyberattacks, real-time payment scams and “dynamic friction” were hot topics at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Authorities Strike at Southeast Asia’s Crypto Scam Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The DOJ and OFAC coordinate on new Scam Centre Strike Force and sanctions against transnational fraud rings

Sustainable Finance

MAS Unveils TRACTION Report to Drive Asia’s Energy Transition

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

Final TRACTION report outlines how high-integrity energy transition credits can accelerate Asia’s move away from coal while ensuring energy reliability and social inclusion.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Regulators Set Out Carbon Market Guidance to Bolster Financial Integrity

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum issues new voluntary carbon market guidance, outlining regulatory frameworks and obligations for financial institutions.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Launches Framework to Boost Climate Adaptation Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has released a white paper outlining principles for a new guide to mobilise funding for climate adaptation and resilience projects across Southeast Asia.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Releases Simplified ESG Guide for SMEs

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

New regional guide aims to simplify sustainability reporting for SMEs in supply chains and align disclosures with global standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Unveils Five-year Capital Market Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/11/2025

The ACMF Action Plan sets 11 priorities and 24 initiatives across five strategic areas to strengthen the capital markets, boost sustainability and accelerate digital transformation.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASEAN Releases Version 4 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

The framework provides common regional reference for green and transition investments. It will remain a “living document”, updated periodically.