Claus Christensen

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    Claus is CEO at Know Your Customer Limited, which provides a digital solution for quickly and accurately identifying and verifying companies and individuals prior to client on-boarding. Know Your Customer has offices in Hong Kong, Ireland, China and Singapore.

    Articles by Claus Christensen

    AML / KYC

    The Future of AML Auditing is Increasingly Digital

    03/04/2022

    A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    The Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives

    24/08/2021

    The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiatives, writes Claus Christensen.

    AML / KYC

    Fighting TBML to Sustain a Post-pandemic Recovery in APAC

    27/01/2021

    As we inaugurate the next phase of international trade, the FATF is pushing trade-based money laundering to the top of the international community’s agenda, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer.

    AML / KYC

    The Four e-KYC Models Around the World

    05/04/2020

    Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd identifies four e-KYC models in use across the world, but says that harmonisation and consolidation of these schemes is likely.

    AML / KYC

    The Rise of Digital Banks in Asia Raises Compliance Questions

    16/07/2019

    The entrance of FinTech and BigTech firms into banking is forcing incumbents to adapt, but it should not come at a cost to compliance obligations, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

    AML / KYC

    The Need for a Cross-Sector & Cross-Jurisdictional AML Regime

    16/05/2019

    It’s time to have a conversation about implementing real AML information sharing across organisations, sectors and jurisdictions, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

    AML / KYC

    AML Beyond Banking: The Increasing Scope of Global AML Regulation

    20/02/2019

    Increased transparency in the banking sector has made other avenues for money laundering gain greater prominence, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

    AML / KYC

    Overcoming the Challenges of Cross-Jurisdictional Customer Onboarding

    28/11/2018

    A digital-first approach to customer onboarding can protect companies from internal delays, customer dissatisfaction, hefty regulatory fines and reputational risk, says Claus Christensen.

    AML / KYC

    Europe’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia

    15/10/2018

    While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

    Fintech / Regtech

    The Use of Regulatory Sandboxes in Europe and Asia

    06/09/2018

    Asia presents a unique mix of technological advancements and interconnected economic and regulatory systems, which makes it the perfect environment for rapid business growth for fintech/regtech companies with ambitious goals.

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