AML / KYC

AML / KYC

FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Introduce Bank Agency Services

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

A new scheme will allow authorised third-party entities to perform specific banking functions face-to-face on behalf of banks.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Finalises Guidance on Verifying AML Effectiveness

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The revised guidelines introduce an inspection policy that outlines how management should oversee and guide the verification process.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC v Entain: Key Lessons for Anti-Money Laundering Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 04/04/2025

AUSTRAC’s case against global sports betting behemoth Entain provides a raft of warnings for AML compliance teams, writes Nathan Lynch.

AML / KYC

JBA Launches Working Group to Improve Beneficial Shareholder Transparency

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

The group will address practical issues and develop operational schemes to enhance the efficiency of identifying beneficial shareholders

AML / KYC

Japan Securities Firms Hit by Wave of Phishing Attacks

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

Rakuten and SBI Securities are among the firms reporting unauthorised transactions linked to phishing attacks.

AML / KYC

Real Estate Still a Safe Haven for Dirty Money: Transparency International

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

Singapore and Indonesia scored among the highest, while Australia, South Korea and Japan scored among the lowest in the Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index.

AML / KYC

Japan to Commence Bank-to-Bank Information Sharing Trial

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

JBA-led study group to initiate the sharing of information on criminal accounts with a small number of banks in a trial environment.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Start Work on Second Draft on New AML/CTF Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2025

AUSTRAC is reviewing over 100 submissions from last December’s consultation before releasing a second exposure draft on the new AML/CTF Rules.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Amends AML Regulations to Set Requirements for MLROs

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The regulatory changes aim to enhance the internal control systems of financial institutions and strengthen accountability in AML practices.