AML / KYC

AML / KYC

MAS Adopts FATF Standards on VASPs in Payment Services Act

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2019

MAS has proposed amendments will align the Payment Services Act with the most recent enhancements to the FATF Standards in relation to virtual asset service providers.

AML / KYC

APAC Wealth Migration Trends Heighten Financial Crime Risk

By Joseph Quiazon | 28/12/2019

APAC regulators are looking to FIs and their technology to guard against increasingly sophisticated criminal activity as wealth migration accelerates, says Joseph Quiazon at Exiger.

AML / KYC

BOJ Releases Summary Report on CBDC Legal Issues

By Editors | 27/12/2019

In light of the potential legal issues that may arise from a CBDC issuance by the Bank of Japan, more detailed discussion is needed.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Publishes Highlights from First AML/CFT RegTech Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 27/12/2019

Access to quality data and a more proactive knowledge sharing approach are critical to moving to intelligence-led methods in financial crime risk management.

AML / KYC

DFAT to Establish New Australian Sanctions Office from 1 Jan

By Editors | 26/12/2019

As part of the establishment, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will be rolling out changes to its online sanctions permit platform in early 2020.

AML / KYC

ISDA Calls For Guidance on Handling of Derivatives Impacted by Sanctions

By Editors | 25/12/2019

ISDA proposes 8 principles sanctions authorities can consider to ensure safe operation of markets, and minimise derivatives market disruption and economic consequences for non-sanctioned entities.

AML / KYC

FSC Korea Enables Online Account Opening for Foreigners

By Editors | 24/12/2019

The FSC will allow non-face-to-face account opening by foreigners residing in Korea, and by legal representatives of corporations.

AML / KYC

SFC Proposes Enhancements to OFC Regime

By Editors | 23/12/2019

The changes include a mechanism for overseas corporate funds looking to re-domicile in Hong Kong. OFCs will also have to keep a register of beneficial shareholders.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Urges ‘Effectiveness’ Emphasis in AML/CTF Programmes

By Editors | 23/12/2019

FIs are devoting resources to maximise technical compliance, while not necessarily optimising detection or deterrence of illicit activity, the Wolfsberg Group says.