AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Risk and Reward: AI Enables Active Financial Crime Risk Assessment

By Daniel Banes | 18/08/2020

Adverse media is openly available, continually updated, and provides a wealth of information, but it remains underused in financial crime risk assessments, writes Daniel Banes.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Legislature Progresses Five FATF-related Bills

By Editors | 18/08/2020

Pakistan has taken another step towards its removal from the FATF grey list with the passage of five new bills in the National Assembly.

AML / KYC

UN Security Council Rejects Extension of Iran Arms Embargo

By Editors | 18/08/2020

The UN Security Council has rejected a US resolution to extend an international arms embargo on Iran due to expire on 18 October.

AML / KYC

Singapore Crypto Association Publishes Industry Code of Practice

By Editors | 17/08/2020

The code is accompanied by a practice guide providing regulatory guidance to facilitate payment services licence applications in Singapore.

AML / KYC

Indian Authorities Raid Chinese Entities Over Money Laundering Concerns

By Editors | 16/08/2020

Chinese shell companies and individuals and their Indian associates, including bankers and accountants, were allegedly involved in hawala and money laundering transactions.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Outlines Steps to AML/CTF Effectiveness

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2020

FIs should consider adopting technology such as AI and machine learning more widely. The Wolfsberg Group “strongly encourages” participation in PPPs.

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Australia Police Arrest Three on Money Laundering Charges

By Editors | 12/08/2020

Two of the men are accused of laundering tens of millions of dollars for an international money laundering organisation which includes several high-value targets of Australian law enforcement.

AML / KYC

FinCEN to Lift 13 Year Old Sanctions on Macau’s Delta Asia Bank

By Editors | 12/08/2020

The sanctions were imposed under the USA Patriot Act in 2007 due to the bank’s suspected involvement with North Korean money laundering and other illegal financial activities.

AML / KYC

New Zealand FIU Boasts ‘Excellent Outcomes’ in June

By Editors | 12/08/2020

June saw the restraint of NZ$140mn from alleged money launderer Alexander Vinnik and the seizure of over 30 high-end cars from outlaw motorcycle gangs.