AML / KYC

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BOJ Examines Use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies for CBDC

    By Mark Johnston | 29/01/2023

    A CBDC could be supported by the use of privacy-enhancing technologies to anonymise data while still allowing for AML/CFT analysis, the BOJ says.

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    AML / KYC

    German Prosecutors Search BNP Paribas Offices in Cum-Ex Probe

    By Editors | 27/01/2023

    The investigation also involves searches of private residences, focusing on 58 suspects who were or are professionally active for the bank.

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    AML / KYC

    Ex-FBI Agent Charged for Money Laundering, Sanctions Violations

    By Editors | 27/01/2023

    The former FBI agent conspired with a former Russian diplomat to help Oleg Deripaska have his sanctions removed.

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    AML / KYC

    Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined in the Netherlands

    By Editors | 26/01/2023

    The DNB said Coinbase was offering services to Dutch users before it was formally registered as required by local laws.

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    AML / KYC

    UK FCA Offers Guidance on Crypto Business Registration

    By Editors | 26/01/2023

    The guidance draws from over 300 applications received by the FCA to date, to help crypto firms prepare their applications for registration.

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    AML / KYC

    France Maintains Public Access to Beneficial Owners Register

    By Editors | 25/01/2023

    The French government plans to define the future methods of access “soon”, taking into account the November decision by the CJEU.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Action Against Crypto Firm Bitzlato Yields Seizures, More Arrests

    By Editors | 25/01/2023

    Authorities seized EUR 18 million in crypto wallets and froze EUR 50 million in accounts at other crypto exchanges, Europol says.

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    AML / KYC

    US SEC Fines Crypto Firm Nexo for Unregistered Securities Offering

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2023

    Nexo settled charges from US regulators for $45mn. The company was separately raided by Bulgarian authorities last week.

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    AML / KYC

    German Prosecutors Search Norton Rose Offices in Cum-Ex Probe

    By Editors | 20/01/2023

    A former staff member of Norton Rose Fulbright is said to be a suspect in the tax fraud probe, which dates back more than a decade.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Consults on Changes to AML/CFT Guideline for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2023

    Banks must perform CDD on customers transferring virtual assets. Digital ID system iAM Smart can be used for identity verification.

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