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International
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams
By Editors | 29/05/2025
Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.
Payments & Settlements
ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact
By Editors | 29/05/2025
ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.
Structural Regulation
Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares
By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025
Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Updates Accountancy Code to Strengthen Tax Planning Ethics
By Editors | 29/05/2025
ACRA adopts global standards for tax services, effective July 2025, with transitional provisions for existing engagements.
Anti-Money Laundering
Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025
Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.
KYC & CDD
GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption
By Editors | 28/05/2025
The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms.
Anti-Money Laundering
Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request
By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025
India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.
Anti-Money Laundering
G7 Finance Ministers Pledge Action Against Financial Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025
G7 commits to strengthening AML frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting developing countries to combat financial crime.
PEPs & Sanctions
Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers
By Editors | 27/05/2025
Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.
Liquidity Risk
IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management
By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025
The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.
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