AML / KYC

    AML / KYC

    Liar’s Poker – The 1MDB Version

    By Peter Guy | 11/02/2020

    1MDB sorely tested principles-based regulation and compliance at Goldman Sachs. But, the bank was likely set up as a victim from the very beginning, says Peter Guy.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Issues 2020 National Strategy for Combatting Illicit Finance

    By Editors | 10/02/2020

    The document highlights increased transparency, an improved supervisory framework for FIs, and enhanced operational capabilities as three strategic priorities for the US AML/CFT regime.

    AML / KYC

    RUSI-ACAMS Survey Reveals Proliferation Finance Implementation Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2020

    A global survey of sanctions professionals reveals a lack of industry awareness of proliferation finance risks, and a lack of focus on this area in compliance programmes.

    AML / KYC

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place: FATF Faces an Iranian Crunch

    By Tom Keatinge | 07/02/2020

    A well-intentioned decision on Iran in 2016 has haunted FATF ever since. That decision is about to become a nightmare, says RUSI’s Tom Keatinge.

    AML / KYC

    EBA Consults on Revised ML/TF Risk Factors Guidelines

    By Editors | 07/02/2020

    The proposed changes will significantly strengthen Europe’s AML/CFT defences and foster greater convergence of supervisory practices, the EBA says.

    AML / KYC

    BOT Launches Digital Account Opening Tests at Six Banks

    By Editors | 07/02/2020

    Six banks will open online deposit accounts digitally, using facial recognition to verify customer identities against information held in the new National Digital ID platform.

    AML / KYC

    ACAMS Pledges Support for Anti-Slavery & Trafficking Initiative

    By Editors | 06/02/2020

    ACAMS will encourage financial crime professionals globally to adopt a blueprint for mobilising finance against modern slavery and human trafficking.

    AML / KYC

    US Law Firms Launch New Class Actions Against Westpac

    By Editors | 04/02/2020

    The class actions seek damages for investors who lost money on Westpac ADRs following the civil penalty orders filed against the bank by AUSTRAC last November.

    AML / KYC

    OCBC Speeds Up Criminal Probes Through Automated System ‘POET’

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    ‘POET’ digitally receives and responds to investigation requests with minimal human intervention, allowing OCBC to respond to law enforcement requests within 1-2 working days.

    AML / KYC

    BNM Publishes Consultation Response on New AML/CFT Framework

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    BNM will publish further guidance on the methods used for verifying customer and beneficial owner information and for authenticating their documents.

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