AML / KYC

AML / KYC

HK, US Regulators Agree Cross-Border Monitoring

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2017

Agreement covers cooperation on license exemptions and on-site visits for financial infrastructures and firms.

AML / KYC

RBI Unit to Boost Cybersecurity

By Samuel Riding | 19/01/2017

Central bank unit seeking 39 staff for roles in cybersecurity, research and innovation, systems audit.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh to Delay Heist Report Until Money Recovered

By Samuel Riding | 19/01/2017

Central bank officials accused of negligence in theft of $81 million.

AML / KYC

Singapore Accounting Regulator to Enhance Reporting Transparency

By Samuel Riding | 19/01/2017

Move aims to enhance governance standards, align with global AML, CTF standards.

AML / KYC

India Raises Cash Withdrawal Limit

By Samuel Riding | 17/01/2017

RBI also applies increased limits to overdraft and cash credit accounts.

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SEBI allows MFs to Invest in REITs, InvITs

By Samuel Riding | 16/01/2017

Merging of firms aims to widen public shareholdings; regulator also cuts brokerage levy.

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HKMA Issues Operational Incidents Watch

By Samuel Riding | 13/01/2017

Regulator flags errors in OTC derivatives transactions, credit card applications.

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Pakistan to Introduce Tax Amnesty

By Samuel Riding | 13/01/2017

6-month scheme would charge only 5% on returned assets in first 2 months.

AML / KYC

Ex-Falcon Manager Linked to 1MDB Jailed, Fined

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

Former branch manager failed to file STRs, pleads guilty to six of 16 charges.