AML / KYC

“Money Lock” is Effective in Scam Protection: Singapore Minister

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2024

Minister Alvin Tan said there have been no scam reports involving funds under Money Lock, and that other banks will roll out the feature by mid-2024.

AML / KYC

NZ Minister Demands Immediate Action from Banks on Scams

By Editors | 29/02/2024

Confirmation of payee system to be established, Code of Banking Practice to be updated; voluntary reimbursement scheme to be investigated.

AML / KYC

Philippines: FIs That Deal with Unregistered DNFBPs Will Face Penalties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024

The AMLC said covered persons can only conduct business dealing with DNFBPs if they have valid registration certificates.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Concludes First International Anti-Corruption Training

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024

The training programme, co-organised by the ICAC and UNODC, brought together participants from 19 jurisdictions.

AML / KYC

Singapore Issues First Designation Under Foreign Interference Law

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Businessman Philip Chan was designated as a “politically significant person” for his “susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors.”

AML / KYC

India Forms Committee to Re-examine KYC Practices

By Ajoy K Das | 28/02/2024

An expert committee led by the finance secretary will examine KYC norms and make recommendations to the government.

AML / KYC

Singapore and Malaysia Join Forces to Combat Telecom Scams

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/02/2024

Both countries have signed an MoU to provide regulatory assistance and cooperation related to scam telephone calls and text messages.

AML / KYC

FATF Consults on R.16 Changes to Improve Payment Transparency

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The revisions would help guard against fraud by requiring beneficiary FIs to check the alignment of beneficiary information in payment messages.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Issues Draft Guidance on AML/CTF Outsourcing Arrangements

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The guidance is intended to help reporting entities comply with their AML/CTF obligations when outsourcing to external providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DOJ Proposes Stricter Bond Conditions for Binance Founder

By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2024

Judge approves Binance’s settlement. Prosecutors propose stricter bond conditions for founder Changpeng Zhao until sentencing.

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