AML / KYC

AML / KYC

US OCC Orders Digital Assets Bank to Address AML Failings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2022

Deficiencies were found at Anchorage Digital Bank, the US’ first federally chartered bank authorised to provide institutional custody services for crypto.

Enforcement

MAS Offers Update on Major Ongoing Investigations

By Editors | 29/04/2022

MAS’ latest enforcement report includes a new section providing updates on cases relating to Noble Group, Hyflux, Eagle Hospitality Trust, and Hui Xun Asset Management.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Enhances MOU with Victoria Casino Regulator

By Editors | 27/04/2022

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission will be provided designated access to AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence database.

AML / KYC

ICMA Issues Guidance on Repo Trades Impacted by Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2022

ICMA provides guidance on handling situations where counterparties may fail to deliver collateral securities due to the imposition of sanctions.

AML / KYC

FIs Must Continue to Innovate Approach to AML: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2022

Executive director Carmen Chu says work is underway to update HKMA’s guidance on name screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.

AML / KYC

China UnionPay to Halt Operations in Russia

By Editors | 27/04/2022

UnionPay has reportedly halted negotiations with Russian banks on issuing new bank cards for their customers to avoid possible sanctions.

AML / KYC

BSP Directs FIs to Implement Controls Against Cyber Fraud

By Editors | 26/04/2022

The recommended control measures include the removal of clickable links in emails and SMS and customer notifications for fund transfers and contact information changes.

AML / KYC

China Proposes to Enhance Licencing System for Dual-use Goods

By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022

The draft regulations are aimed at fulfilling China’s international obligations on non-proliferation and addressing the fragmented structure of the existing rule system for export controls.

AML / KYC

AMLC Philippines Launches Review of Sanctions Screening Practices

By Editors | 26/04/2022

The AMLC has partnered with AML Analytics as its testing and validation partner to conduct a thematic review of customer- and transaction-screening systems at FIs and DNFBPs.