AML / KYC

AML / KYC

New FinCEN Rule Targets Money Laundering in Real Estate

By Editors | 09/02/2024

Certain real estate professionals would be required to report all-cash transfers of residential real estate to legal entities or trusts.

Enforcement

Former CEO of Aon Singapore Charged With Bribery

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2024

Collin Chiew has been accused of receiving SGD 668,000 in bribes and faces five counts of corruption as well as a money laundering charge.

AML / KYC

HKMA Directs Banks to Ensure Their CDD is “Risk-based”

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2024

Asking customers to provide details or proof of salary, employment or investments dating back years is “not consistent” with the risk-based approach.

AML / KYC

ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect

By Editors | 07/02/2024

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.

AML / KYC

Singapore: ACIP Issues AML/CFT Guidance to Address CSP Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/02/2024

New ACIP paper offers recommendations for banks that receive customer referrals from corporate service providers.

AML / KYC

Iraq Bars Eight Local Banks from Accessing US Dollars

By Editors | 06/02/2024

The move came days after a visit to Iraq by a top US official to discuss measures to protect the financial systems from criminal, corrupt and terrorist actors.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Strengthens Measures to Tackle AI Deepfakes

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2024

Various government agencies and industry partners are working together to prevent the malicious use of deepfake technology.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Environment Agency Launches Economic Crime Unit

By Editors | 06/02/2024

The unit will boost the Environment Agency’s efforts to tackle money laundering and carry out financial investigations in the waste sector.

Sanctions

Iran Reported to Have Used UK Banks for Sanctions Evasion

By Editors | 06/02/2024

Iran allegedly used front companies in the UK to conceal real ownership and receive funds at accounts at two of the UK’s largest banks.