AML / KYC

AML / KYC

PBOC Publishes Roadmap for Full LEI Adoption in China

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2020

By end 2022, LEIs will be used in securities and derivatives trading, risk monitoring, regulatory reporting, listed company supervision and the digital yuan ecosystem.

AML / KYC

FATF Warns of Continued Criminal Exploitation of Covid-19

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2020

The effective use of technology to support onboarding and ensure effective information sharing has become even more important, the FATF says.

AML / KYC

Korea’s FIU Upgrades AML System to Boost Processing Capacity

By Editors | 17/12/2020

The upgraded AML system has increased KoFIU’s processing capacity by about five times, helping it address an increasing number of suspicious transaction reports it receives.

AML / KYC

MSCI, Nasdaq Announce Removal of Chinese Companies from Indices

By Editors | 17/12/2020

MSCI, Nasdaq, S&P Dow Jones Indices and FTSE Russell have now all announced the removal of Chinese companies from their indexes to comply with last month’s executive order.

AML / KYC

ANNA Announces Expansion of ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Initiative

By Editors | 16/12/2020

The linking of ISINs and LEIs effectively links issuers to the issuance of securities, thereby improving transparency and aiding risk and exposure management.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Set to Tighten Rules for Digital Wallets July 2021

By Editors | 15/12/2020

Non-real-name account holders will not be able to transfer money to other banks or e-wallets, or make cross-border remittances.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2020 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 15/12/2020

Regulation Asia held its third annual Awards ceremony on 15 December 2020 to recognise those in the industry that have helped address changing regulatory requirements in Asia Pacific over the past year.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Releases Risk Assessment of Junket Tour Operators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2020

AUSTRAC expects casinos to use the risk assessment to protect their businesses and communities from criminal threats such as money laundering.

AML / KYC

No Banks Subject to HKAA Secondary Sanctions: US Treasury

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2020

In a report to Congress, the Treasury said it has not identified any foreign FIs that “knowingly” conducted significant transactions with the ten individuals sanctioned in October.