AML / KYC

AML / KYC

HK SFC Amends Account Opening Rules

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

Regulator says Code of Conduct requirements are at par with international standards, adds some measures.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Investigating 444 Individuals in Panama, Bahamas Leaks

By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

Federal Board of Review asks SBP and SECP for transaction details of local and overseas accounts.

AML / KYC

Philippine Regulator Mulls Interest Rate Cap

By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

Informal lenders must define “reasonable” interest rates for consumers

AML / KYC

ASIC Details Enforcement Drive

By Samuel Riding | 21/10/2016

Regulator reveals members and terms of reference for Enforcement Review Task Force

AML / KYC

Taiwan Selects New FSC Chief

By Samuel Riding | 20/10/2016

New chief is Bank of Kaohsiung chairman; former FSC chair quit amid Mega Bank scandal.

AML / KYC

Australia to Launch Banker Remuneration Review

By Samuel Riding | 19/10/2016

APRA says FIs need to ‘better understand and manage their risk cultures’.

AML / KYC

Japan Regulator Issues Guidelines to Boost Lending

By Samuel Riding | 18/10/2016

Guidelines state banks should focus on lending to companies with growth potential.

AML / KYC

Singapore Hosts EU-APAC Regulators Forum

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Representatives from both jurisdictions’ regulators discuss financial regulation, collaboration

AML / KYC

SFC Reminds on Sudan, DRC Sanctions

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Regulator also asks corporations and entities to conduct AML compliance checks.