AML / KYC

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    US Regulators Penalise Shinhan Bank for AML Violations

    By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2023

    The US subsidiary of South Korea’s Shinhan Bank will pay a USD 15 million penalty to settle cases from FinCEN, the FDIC, and NYDFS.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Issues Guidelines on Biometric Technology Adoption

    By Editors | 29/09/2023

    The guidelines introduce six guiding principles to serve as the minimum requirements for financial service providers in applying biometric technology.

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    AML / KYC

    ESMA Withdraws JSE Clear’s Recognition Decision

    By Editors | 29/09/2023

    JSE Clear will no longer be permitted to provide clearing services to clearing members or trading venues in the EU.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Issues Customer Identification Guidance for Gambling Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2023

    From September 2024, online gambling providers must complete applicable customer identification procedures before offering gambling services.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS, UOB Add Anti-Malware Feature to Banking Apps

    By Editors | 28/09/2023

    Last month, OCBC became the first Singapore bank to introduce the new security feature. Citi, DBS and UOB have now also added the feature.

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    AML / KYC

    Indonesia to Sue UK for Share of 2020 Airbus Bribery Settlement

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    Indonesia plans to sue the UK to annul a billion-dollar settlement Airbus agreed with France, the UK and the US.

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    AML / KYC

    FinCEN to Extend Deadline for New Companies to Report Beneficial Owners

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    Entities created or registered in 2024 would have 90 days instead of 30 days to file their beneficial ownership reports.

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    AML / KYC

    Philippine SEC Stresses Need for CDD on DNFBP Clients

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2023

    Regulated firms that don’t identify and verify the true identity of DNFBP clients and their beneficial owners may face enforcement action.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Publishes Cases Studies on Regtech Adoption for AML/CFT

    By Editors | 26/09/2023

    The report features examples of Regtech implementation for fraud monitoring, TM alerts handling, media monitoring, and customer risk monitoring.

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    AML / KYC

    US SEC Settles ESG Misstatements and AML Cases Against DWS

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2023

    DWS said it stands by the ESG statements made in its financial disclosures and fund prospectuses and has already taken steps to address weaknesses.

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