AML / KYC

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks to Monitor for Online Gambling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    FIs are directed to actively monitor for any involvement in online gambling and, where needed, employ AI tools to detect suspicious transactions.

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    Enforcement

    New Zealand DIA Warns Money Remitter for AML Noncompliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    The DIA said further action may be taken if noncompliance with New Zealand’s AML/CFT laws continues.

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    AML / KYC

    BSP Approves Rules to Implement New Anti-Scam Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    BSP approved changes to rules on freezing of suspicious funds, account information sharing, and IT risk management.

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    AML / KYC

    Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.

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    AML / KYC

    Korea Enhances Fraud Compensation Scheme for Bank Customers

    By Mark Johnston | 03/06/2025

    New rules to be implemented by Q3 2025 will speed up and increase payouts to bank customers hit by scams.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    KFB Partners With Telecom Firms to Combat Voice Phishing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The cross-industry initiative to combat voice phishing leverages artificial intelligence and shared databases to boost early detection and response.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Enhances Rules on Management of Safe Deposit Boxes

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    The new guidelines target theft prevention and money laundering risks in safe deposit box operations at major and regional banks.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.

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    Enforcement

    Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

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    AML / KYC

    Banks Must Sharpen AI to Outmanoeuvre Money Mules: Experts

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

    Financial crime experts discuss the challenges of identifying money mules, highlighting the need for dynamic AI and integrated strategies.

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