AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Bangladesh to Tighten Mobile Remittance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017

Mobile financial services have grown from nothing to 14% of total remittances in just four years.

AML / KYC

Australia Throws Open Door to Banking Disruptors

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Capital, shareholding, licensing regulations to be eased, sandbox expanded.

AML / KYC

S.Korea FSC Could Have Policymaking Powers Removed

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Incoming President Moon Jae-in has argued FSC should be a regulator only.

AML / KYC

HK SFC Launches Broker Cybersecurity Consultation

By Editors | 09/05/2017

Cybercrime rapidly becoming a top priority of Asia Pacific regulators.

AML / KYC

SFC Launches Robo-advice Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Proposed rules cover governance, suitability requirements and complex product sales.

AML / KYC

Due Diligence – Separating Truth from Fiction in Southeast Asia

By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

Regulation Asia-Kroll roundtable with senior risk and compliance executives explores the latest issues in an increasingly complex, risky area.

AML / KYC

HKMA Eyeing KYC Utility

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Deputy chief executive acknowledges heightened due diligence on account opening has harmed Hong Kong’s reputation.

AML / KYC

SEBI Confirms Introduction of Commodity Options

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Other new initiatives cover equity/commodity licensing unification; mutual fund purchases via e-wallet.

AML / KYC

Bitcoin Forum Reveals PBOC Rectification Order

By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2017

Exchanges told to adhere to regulations on securities, futures and forex; tighten AML controls.