AML / KYC

Enforcement

Worldcoin Ordered to Cease Iris-Scanning in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2024

The PCPD has determined that the Worldcoin project has breached Hong Kong’s personal data privacy law.

AML / KYC

A Radical Re-think on Combatting Trade Based Money Laundering

By Kelvin Toh | 24/05/2024

Kelvin Toh discusses the factors hindering current efforts to combat TBML, and what more can be done to combat this activity.

Fintech / Regtech

“Ecosystem Approach” Vital to Combat Digital Fraud: HKMA

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2024

Coordinated global efforts and information sharing initiatives are becoming more commonplace to combat fraud, but there is still work to do, said HKMA’s Carmen Chu.

AML / KYC

Australia Anti-Scam Centre Publishes Fusion Cell Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2024

The investment scam fusion cell succeeded in removing scam ads from digital platforms, taking down investment scam websites, and diverting scam calls to recorded warnings.

AML / KYC

NZ DIA, SkyCity Reach Settlement Over AML Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2024

A penalty of NZD 4.16 million was proposed to the court to settle SkyCity’s liability over the AML breaches.

AML / KYC

NZ Regulators Endorse New AML/CFT Supervisory Approach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2024

The DIA, FMA and RBNZ say changes to the AML/CFT requirements will ensure New Zealand is meeting global AML/CFT standards.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Launches Anti-Fraud Strategy Guide for ITSK Sector

By Editors | 19/05/2024

OJK said the guide will help strengthen the digital ecosystem in Indonesia and and build public trust.

AML / KYC

FATF Publishes Updated Procedures for Mutual Evaluations

By Editors | 17/05/2024

FATF will prioritise countries whose assessments are most outdated, that face higher risks and have important financial sectors.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC, SkyCity Propose A$67m Settlement to Court

By Editors | 17/05/2024

A hearing date has been set for 7 June 2024 for the court to consider the settlement jointly proposed by AUSTRAC and SkyCity Adelaide.