AML / KYC

    AML / KYC

    EBA Outlines AML/CFT Challenges Faced by EU Supervisors

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/03/2022

    In a new report, the EBA outlines findings from its second round of assessment of the approaches AML/CFT supervisors are using in the banking sector.

    AML / KYC

    US Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions, G7 Pledges to Block Gold Trades

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2022

    The G7 and EU will prohibit gold-related transactions involving Russia and ramp up monitoring and information sharing to prevent Russian sanctions evasion.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Sets Out Expectations on Managing BEC Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2022

    Most successful business email compromise frauds occurred because LCs did not check or verify the identities of email senders or they ignored red flags.

    AML / KYC

    FSC Korea Starts Enforcing Travel Rule in Crypto Industry

    By Editors | 24/03/2022

    Starting today, VASPs can be subject to cautions, warnings or corrective orders if violations of travel rule requirements are found.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Pledges to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Transparency

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2022

    A new bill will require companies to provide accurate beneficial ownership information. A unique identifier will be assigned to all beneficial owners and directors.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Spotlights ML/TF Risks Associated with Migrant Smuggling

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2022

    Financial institutions have an important role to play in helping authorities profile migrant smugglers’ financial behaviour, the FATF says in a new report.

    Enforcement

    HK Police Arrest 38 Individuals for Covid Loan Fraud

    By Editors | 23/03/2022

    The individuals set up 53 shell companies and submitted false documents to banks to obtain loans under the government support scheme for Covid hit businesses.

    Enforcement

    SG Police Charge Two for Disclosing Singpass Login Details

    By Editors | 23/03/2022

    The Singpass login details were used by scam syndicates to open new bank accounts to launder the proceeds of crime.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Welcomes LEI System’s First India Validation Agent

    By Editors | 22/03/2022

    Rubix Data Sciences has become the first India-based Validation Agent within the Global LEI System, and the sixth globally.

    AML / KYC

    Russia Promises to Contain Economic Fallout from Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/03/2022

    Australia bans alumina exports to Russia. India is working on a rupee-ruble trade arrangement that would allow it to continue buying Russian energy.

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