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Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has fined a responsible officer at a licensed securities firm HK$1m and handed down a four-and-a-half-year industry...

Two sweeping pieces of US legislation are forcing financial firms to fundamentally rethink how they approach digital asset compliance, according to analysis from MCO...

For several years, perpetual KYC (pKYC) has been pitched as the next evolution of traditional KYC methods, but firms still have misconceptions around what...

MCO (MyComplianceOffice), a provider of integrated compliance technology, has announced the launch of its Digital Asset Personal Trading solution, designed to help financial services...

Automation in compliance is no longer only about assistance - it is about delegation. Across KYC, AML, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring, machines are...

(MCO) MyComplianceOffice is a global leader revolutionising how financial firms tackle compliance, making it simpler, smarter, and more effective. Samantha Murphy, Chief Customer Officer...

MCO, also known as MyComplianceOffice, a leading provider of compliance technology, has unveiled major enhancements to its flagship platform designed to help financial services...

The growing popularity of ephemeral messaging apps is creating serious compliance risks for financial services firms. These platforms, designed to auto-delete messages after a short period, are increasingly used by employees—sometimes even for work-related communications. With regulatory bodies mandating that all business communications must be retained, companies must urgently address the challenges posed by these tools.

Adverse media screening is emerging as a critical part of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Sometimes referred to as negative news screening, this process involves analysing publicly available information—from news outlets to government lists—for any signs of a third party’s involvement in financial crime. It serves as a vital tool in identifying potential red flags early in customer or third-party relationships.

The Asia-Pacific region remains a compelling growth destination for global financial firms, despite facing significant regulatory and geopolitical complexities. According to the latest ASIFMA 2025 Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Survey, now in its fourth year, there is a strong sense of optimism among firms looking to deepen their presence across the region.