AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Vietnam Death Row Tycoon Faces Money Laundering Charges

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/06/2024

Vietnamese police have concluded the second phase of their investigation into Truong My Lan, who was sentenced to death in April.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Relaxes Timeline for FPIs to Disclose Material Changes

By Ajoy K Das | 06/06/2024

“Type I” material changes must be disclosed within seven days, but supporting documents can be provided within 30 days.

Enforcement

Myanmar Cracks Down on Cross-border Remittances

By Editors | 06/06/2024

“Hundi” cash transfer services and overseas property deals are being blamed for a severe depreciation of Myanmar’s currency.

AML / KYC

17 Others Involved in Singapore Money Laundering Probe – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2024

The SGD 3 billion in cash and assets seized or issued with prohibition of disposal orders belonged to 27 individuals, not just the 10 accused so far.

AML / KYC

US Authorities Accused of Ignoring Evidence Against StanChart

By Editors | 06/06/2024

A whistleblower says US officials falsely denied that he had provided useful information in order to have his claim for a whistleblower reward dismissed.

AML / KYC

US Authorities Arrest Epoch Times CFO for Money Laundering

By Editors | 06/06/2024

The DOJ alleges Weidong Guian participated in a “sprawling, transnational scheme” to launder $67mn million of crime proceeds.

Big Picture

Fraud Constitutes 37pc of All Financial Crimes – Report

By Mark Johnston | 05/06/2024

Fraud accounted for 37% of financial crime records reviewed by LSEG Risk Intelligence for its inaugural fraud analysis.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Issues New Guidance on Money Mule Detection

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2024

The new financial crime guide was developed in response to an increasing trend for foreign students to be used as money mules.

AML / KYC

APAC Regulators Form New Anti-Scam Working Group

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2024

ASIC will lead the working group, which also comprises MAS and the FMA. The regulators will share more scam-related information and build up capacity and cooperation.