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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Top Court Reinstates Convictions in Convoy Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

Four former executives face restored sentences for a bond placement scheme, as regulators signal tougher oversight in the financial hub.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Exchange Gemini Eyes Further Expansion in APAC Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

Gemini is prioritising markets with clearer regulatory paths while localising products and navigating Asia's fragmented rulebooks, its APAC head says.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets China, HK Firms in New Iran Sanctions Wave

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The sanctions targets include entities in China, Hong Kong and India that allegedly operate procurement networks supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production

AI Risk & Governance

Fed Governor in Singapore to Warn of AI Systemic Risk and Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2025

Michael Barr has warned financial firms about AI risks like market manipulation and systemic instability, urging careful management.

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

Clearing & Post-Trade

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Structural Regulation

China Eases Critical Mineral Export Curbs but Retains Licensing Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

China suspended its bans on materials for US and EU firms but kept its dual-use export control framework in place, requiring ongoing licensing.

Anti-Money Laundering

Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

By Chandana Seshadri | 13/11/2025

Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC Finalises New Investor Protection Rules for ICOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The new rules ease knowledge test requirements for retail investors but introduce mandatory suitability assessments to be updated every two years.