The BSP said it has completed its investigation into the incident and sanctioned both BDO Unibank and UBP, but it did not specify the penalties.
May 4, 2022The SBV has warned of fraud incidents involving e-wallets and asks banks to monitor the use of data by fintechs until the new regulatory framework is in place.
April 17, 2022A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.
April 4, 2022Boards, auditors, and regulators will demand that firms level up their incident response playbooks, tools, and platforms.
March 16, 2022The new platform is expected to reduce waiting times at police stations and help banks to cancel fraudulent financial transactions more quickly.
March 3, 2022Nathan Newman says regulated entities are uplifting their AML capabilities but could do more to apply appropriate assurance to their upgrades.
February 11, 2022The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.
February 7, 2022The report highlights prioritisation gaps between business executives and security-focused leaders, saying this can leave firms vulnerable to attacks.
January 30, 2022A new Europol report highlights that the illicit use of crypto includes "all types of crime that require transfers of monetary value".
January 29, 2022Singapore is taking a leap forward in how its financial services industry detects and combats financial crime, says Jamil Ahmed.
January 26, 2022