AML / KYC

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.

AML / KYC

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.

AML / KYC

China Imposes Reciprocal Sanctions Against US Officials

By Editors | 10/08/2020

“China has decided to impose sanctions on those individuals who behaved badly on Hong Kong-related issues,” said a spokesperson, without specifying what the sanctions would entail.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Issues Guidance on SoW, SoF Checks

By Editors | 09/08/2020

The guidance outlines instances where Source of Wealth and Source of Funds information may need to be independently corroborated, and what to do if relevant standards are not met.

AML / KYC

US Sanctions 11 Chinese, Hong Kong Officials

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2020

The HKMA says unilateral sanctions imposed by foreign governments have “no legal status” in Hong Kong and banks should endeavour to treat customers fairly.

AML / KYC

Singapore Authorities Issue First Charges in Wirecard Probe

By Editors | 08/08/2020

A director of Citadelle Corporate Services is said to have “wilfully and with intent to defraud” stated false balances held in escrow on behalf of Wirecard in 2016 and 2017.