AML / KYC

Fintech / Regtech

What Singapore’s AML Leaders Are Learning About AI – the Hard Way

By Bradley Maclean | 16/02/2026

A closed-door industry roundtable highlights how MAS scrutiny, auditor oversight and data constraints are turning AI adoption from a compliance solution into a more exacting test of execution and accountability.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Drafts New Law to Bolster Crackdown on Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The draft law is a high-priority move to protect the public, safeguard Cambodia’s digital economy and curb escalating technology-based fraud losses.

Fintech / Regtech

FATF Sets Sights on Global Fraud and Crypto Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

The FATF added Papua New Guinea and Kuwait to its grey list, adopted Singapore's mutual evaluation, and approved new reports on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Proposes AML/CTF Rule Changes, New Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

Draft rules create new exemptions for gift cards and ATMs, and refine customer due diligence and reporting group obligations for financial institutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.

AML / KYC

Korea Proposes Real Estate Watchdog with Warrantless Access to Bank Data

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

Financial institutions face new data-sharing obligations under bill creating real estate regulator with powers comparable to securities regulator.

Fintech / Regtech

TAIFEX Launches Mandatory Anti-Fraud Evaluation for Futures Firms

By Editors | 13/02/2026

TAIFEX has detailed a new evaluation programme for futures firms, requiring specific anti-fraud infrastructure and offering cash awards for performance.

AML / KYC

No Silver Bullet for Trade Finance Price Checks: ITFA Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

An ITFA paper details the complexities of detecting price manipulation, stressing a risk-based approach over a single transaction analysis.

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches Digital Notary System to Ease Hong Kong Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The programme, covering 14 provinces, digitises subject qualification documents for Hong Kong investors, aiming to streamline business registration and eliminate paper-based submissions.