CBDCs

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.

Trade Based Money Laundering

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.

KYC & CDD

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.

KYC & CDD

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

KYC & CDD

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Cloud & Infrastructure

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.