The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on 25 May 2026 that it had imposed a S$300,000 composition penalty on Padang Trust Singapore Pte. Ltd., a licensed trust company, for…
Platform updates: users, security, exports, timezone settings and API access
Our latest release on 4th June 2026 includes a set of practical platform updates that make Kyboa easier to manage, easier to audit and easier to integrate with client workflows…
Introducing Kyboa
Kyboa is a new Singapore-based compliance screening platform for practical KYB, KYC and sanctions screening. The platform has been built for businesses that need a structured way to screen companies…
FATF and APG Singapore review highlights fraud, beneficial ownership and proliferation financing risks
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) published Singapore’s 2026 mutual evaluation on 6 May 2026. The report is useful beyond Singapore because FATF…
Risk scoring update: clearer thresholds for watchlists, PEPs and adverse media
Summary: We have updated the Kyboa risk scoring model to make risk ratings more precise, more transparent, and less likely to over-escalate neutral or low-severity matches. This is a technical…
Bank Negara Malaysia fines Zurich over sanctions screening database failures
Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent action against Zurich Malaysia is a useful reminder that sanctions screening is not only about running a name check once. It is about using current lists…
Thailand SEC enhanced KYC/CDD standards point to stronger regional financial crime controls
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission announced on 8 April 2026 that it was preparing enhanced KYC/CDD standards for securities and derivatives business operators. The proposed measures sit within a wider…
Cambodia NBFSA Prakas No. 009 reinforces AML/CFT obligations for non-bank financial sectors
On 28 January 2026, Cambodia’s Non-Banking Financial Services Authority issued Prakas No. 009 on disciplinary sanctions for trust-sector reporting entities that fail to comply with AML/CFT obligations. The Prakas was…
Entity Monitoring and Review Decisions are now live
Entity Monitoring and Review Decisions are now live in Kyboa. This is a major platform milestone because it moves the product beyond one-off screening reports and into a maintained compliance…
