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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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