AML / KYC

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Introduces Bill to Enhance Business Trust Governance

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    CEOs will have to disclose interests in transactions. Unlisted business trusts will have to obtain and maintain information on beneficial ownership of their units.

    AML / KYC

    FATF, INTERPOL to Ramp Up Global Asset Recovery Efforts

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The FATF and INTERPOL will work to improve international efforts to freeze, seize and confiscate criminal assets including by enhancing cooperation frameworks and available tools.

    AML / KYC

    FSDC Calls for Review of Hong Kong ‘Suitability’ Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    The FSDC says Hong Kong’s suitability framework has grown too “complex” and the suitability obligations are “overly prescriptive”.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Launches AML Probe into Entain Group

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    London-listed betting company Entain Group was also fined last month by the UK Gambling Commission for AML and social responsibility failures.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Telecoms Must Comply with Scam Prevention Rule

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    Telecom operators may not allow customers to register more than 5 SIM cards without ID. Daily penalties will start applying for non-compliance.

    AML / KYC

    Five Korean Crypto Exchanges Face AML Penalties

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    Most of the funds involved in Woori and Shinhan’s suspicious wire transfers came from five crypto exchanges and were not reported.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Issues Guidance on Russian Oil Price Cap

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    The price cap on Russian crude starts in December. India and China import over half of Russia’s seaborne oil. Nord Stream 1 is closed.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Issues New Guidance on TFS Implementation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2022

    The guidance sets out the BSP’s regulatory expectations and identifies emerging typologies, including the use of virtual assets to finance terrorism.

    AML / KYC

    UK OFSI Updates Sanctions Guidance to Include Crypto

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Crypto firms are directed to freeze assets of targets listed under the Consolidated List and report suspected sanctions breaches to the OFSI.

    AML / KYC

    China Passes Law to Combat Telecom and Online Fraud

    By Darien Choong | 07/09/2022

    The law imposes an obligation on telecom companies and banks to help hunt down fraudsters, and requires the establishment of a risk information sharing mechanism.

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