Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Two Chinese Banks over Russia Trade Links

14/06/2025

The EU has proposed sanctions on two small regional Chinese banks as part of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Highlights Increase in Internet Banking Fraud

12/06/2025

FSA released data on the state of fraudulent activity involving banking services, highlighting increased internet banking fraud and compensation trends.

Market Infrastructure

ECB, PBOC Sign MoU to Update 2008 Cooperation Agreement

12/06/2025

The MoU includes a framework for regular exchange of information, dialogue, and technical collaboration between the ECB and PBOC.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Force Singapore Cargo Inspection Firm to Close

12/06/2025

US sanctions prompted customers to cancel orders and banks to stop providing services, forcing CCIC Singapore to cease operations and lay off staff.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Digital ID System Faces Scrutiny Over Security Flaws

12/06/2025

A lawmaker has called out the government’s response to the abuse of Taiwan’s digital ID system as inadequate.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Operation Nets 20,000 Malicious IPs Targeting Financial Data

12/06/2025

Operation Secure targeted infostealer malware, disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure across Asia and leading to arrests and server seizures.

Enforcement

Korea to Implement “One Strike Out” Policy for Market Manipulators

12/06/2025

Korea to permanently ban perpetrators of unfair trading, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to market abuse and enhanced investor protection.

Crypto / Digital Assets

First PHP Stablecoin Advances Past Regulatory Sandbox Pilot

11/06/2025

Philippine fintech Coins.ph said PHPC is exiting the regulatory sandbox and is now positioned for broader adoption across multiple use cases.

Sanctions

Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move

11/06/2025

UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.