AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Westpac Enhances Security Features to Protect Against Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2024

Westpac’s Ben Young said the new security features will help individuals and small businesses identify potential scams before they have made a payment,

AML / KYC

Singapore Authorities Tighten Scrutiny of Family Offices

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

The annual forms for family offices with tax exemptions now ask for more details about beneficial owners and directors.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Announces Launch of Global Anti-Fraud Hackathon

By Ajoy K Das | 12/06/2024

The RBI is inviting innovations and solutions on real time prediction, detection and prevention of fraud in financial transactions.

AML / KYC

Russia to Dirupt FATF Plenary in Singapore, Ukraine Warns

By Editors | 12/06/2024

Ukraine is reportedly warning that Russia will send officials to the FATF Plenary in an attempt to “contact, influence and pressure delegates”.

AML / KYC

IFSCA Issues Regulatory Framework for “BATF Services” in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 11/06/2024

The IFSCA has notified a regulatory framework for book-keeping, accounting, taxation and financial crime compliance services offered at GIFT City.

Enforcement

Singapore Sentences 10th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2024

Su Jianfeng was sentenced to 17 months. Meanwhile, banks are tightening scrutiny of wealthy clients and providing additional training to staff.

Sanctions

OFAC Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Illicit Houthi Shipments

By Editors | 10/06/2024

The targets include four entities, including Hong Kong-, India- and Panama-based shipping companies and some of their vessels.

AML / KYC

TD Bank Facing $4bn in Fines for AML Violations – Report

By Editors | 10/06/2024

The amount is double previous estimates, prompted by the emergence of new bribery allegations against the bank.

AML / KYC

GCFFC APAC Chapter Publishes First Financial Scams Report

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

The GCFFC calls for the establishment of an international task force or body with a clear anti-fraud and scams mandate.