Regulation Asia Reports

This paper focuses on the evolving threat of trade-based money laundering (TBML) in Asia, examining the convergence of sanctions evasion, geopolitical complexity, and sophisticated criminal tactics. It explores the critical role of data and technology, the challenges of high staff turnover and loss of human expertise, and the need for a balanced regulatory approach that mitigates risk without stifling legitimate trade. The paper provides a set of strategic recommendations for enhancing detection and prevention.

Published by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

Download the latest report produced by Regulation Asia and Bloomberg to explore how leading institutions are overcoming challenges, enhancing operational efficiency, and positioning themselves for the next wave of industry transformation.

Published by Regulation Asia and Bloomberg

In this annual report, now in its 5th year, we examine how technology is transforming financial crime risk management among financial institutions in APAC, including progress in the adoption of AI and machine learning. This year's report features interviews with Rebecca Miller, Regional Coordinator for Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling at the UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and Beju Shah, Head of Nordics at the BIS Innovation Hub.

Published by Regulation Asia & NICE Actimize

This report offers a view into the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial services firms in Asia, including for AML functions, based on surveys and interviews conducted with industry practitioners across Asia Pacific between July and September 2024. The research also looks at adoption maturity, implementation challenges, factors that enable AI projects, and regulatory drivers, among other areas. It also provides a set of strategic recommendations for effective AI adoption and integration within financial institutions.

Published by Regulation Asia and SymphonyAI

Download the latest white paper produced by Regulation Asia and Bloomberg to gain a full picture of how international sanctions regimes are evolving and how your firm can effectively navigate this complex environment. Understand sources of exposure, how to identify hidden risks, and the importance of highly granular, constantly updated data to ensure robust compliance.

Published by Regulation Asia and Bloomberg

In this report, the inaugural Fraud Barometer 2024, we explore the fraud risk landscape impacting APAC, including regulatory expectations, trends and threats, and the work being undertaken by FIs to enhance their fraud risk management capabilities, including efforts to promote cross-departmental collaboration to aid in detection, claims management & investigation, and fraud remediation.

Published by Regulation Asia and NICE Actimize