AML / KYC

    Enforcement

    Woori Bank, Crypto Exchange Under Probe for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    This is the first time that a Korean virtual asset exchange and a bank have been used as channels for money laundering, an official said.

    AML / KYC

    Swiss Criminal Court Convicts Credit Suisse for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    The court said Credit Suisse ignored obvious red flags and did not do enough to prevent a crime syndicate from profiting from cocaine trafficking.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Shenzhen Authorities Issue Warning Against Crypto Speculation

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    Domestic staff of overseas crypto exchanges and others engaging in crypto-related business will be investigated.

    AML / KYC

    Sanctions Force Russian Sovereign Debt Default

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    Russia made USD 100 million in payments due on 27 May to Euroclear, but the funds were not delivered to investors due to sanctions.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Updates Guidance on Reporting Cash Transactions

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    When a customer makes multiple cash transactions of A$10,000 or more, each individual transaction is considered a separate and distinct designated service.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong VASP Regime to Take Effect on 1 March 2023

    By Natalie Curtis | 26/06/2022

    The government acknowledges that the VASP regime will be more rigorous and comprehensive than those in Singapore, UK and Japan.

    AML / KYC

    Corporate Registries Should Issue LEIs in Bulk: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2022

    Bulk LEI issuance by corporate registries would enhance the efficiency and reliability of data collection and reduce the per-company cost of applying for an LEI.

    AML / KYC

    Wolfsberg Group Calls for Greater Use of PPPs for AML/CTF

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2022

    PPPs provide the most direct and impactful opportunity for FIs to collaborate with public sector stakeholders to identify and address financial crime risks.

    AML / KYC

    NSW to Strengthen State AML Laws to Target Organised Crime

    By Editors | 24/06/2022

    New legislation will be introduced around September to enable police to stop-and-search for and seize unexplained wealth and ban encrypted devices.

    AML / KYC

    US Sanctions Companies in HK, UAE for Iran-linked Dealings

    By Editors | 23/06/2022

    The sanctions came on the back of attempts by the US to restore the JCPOA, for which Iran is demanding some sanctions be lifted.

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