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Enforcement
Singapore Woman Admits to Receiving Criminal Proceeds
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/10/2021
On instructions from a man she met online, a secretary of a law firm opened bank accounts that were used to receive funds stolen from a Botswana bank.
AML / KYC
Singapore: Exemptions for Foreign Offices of FIs Take Effect
By Editors | 10/10/2021
Under the new ‘Branch Framework’, Singapore FIs have to assess whether their overseas representatives are acting on behalf of the Singapore office or the foreign office.
Enforcement
FATF Re-rates China on Six Recommendations
By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2021
The FATF acknowledges work underway to revise China’s AML laws to bring DNFBPs into scope and set a foundation for a new beneficial ownership regime.
AML / KYC
US DOJ Creates National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
By Editors | 07/10/2021
The NCET will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies as well as private sector actors to target the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.
AML / KYC
Germany’s BaFin Fines N26 Over Weak AML Controls
By Editors | 07/10/2021
The €4.25mn fine was paid in July but only made public by BaFin on 29 September. N26 says it already addressed the problems.
AML / KYC
New Zealand Consults on Broad Changes to AML/CFT Act
By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2021
Changes being considered include the introduction of a new registration regime for all AML/CFT businesses, a licensing regime for VASPs, and direct penalties for senior managers.
AML / KYC
HK ICAC, FRC to Collaborate on Financial Market Malpractice
By Editors | 07/10/2021
The new MoU sets out a framework for cooperation, covering case referrals, joint investigations, information exchange, mutual investigative assistance and training.
AML / KYC
First Taiwan Crypto Exchange Reports on AML Compliance
By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2021
Eight crypto exchanges were asked to submit AML compliance statements to the regulator by the end of November.
AML / KYC
SWIFT Publishes Guidelines for Screening ISO 20022 Messages
By Editors | 06/10/2021
Richer data in ISO 20022 messages allow financial institutions to potentially reduce false positives in sanctions screening, SWIFT says.
AML / KYC
MAS Examining Asiaciti Trust Revelations in Pandora Papers
By Editors | 06/10/2021
The Pandora Papers show that Singapore firm Asiaciti Trust had helped politicians and public officials set up trusts and shell companies in secrecy jurisdictions.
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