AML / KYC

AML / KYC

HK to Issue New Account Opening Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 16/08/2016

HKMA responds to concerns about SME and start-up access to banking services.

AML / KYC

BNM Closes Book on 1MDB

By Samuel Riding | 15/08/2016

Malaysian central bank says it will not reopen investigations.

AML / KYC

Southeast Asia’s First Regional CTF Risk Assessment Announced

By Editors | 12/08/2016

Bali CTF summit yields greater coordination on risk assessment, information sharing.

AML / KYC

India’s New Central KYC System Frustrates SEBI

By Editors | 11/08/2016

Government bodies creating duplicating, unsynchronised systems.

AML / KYC

ASIC Prompts Banks on Handling of Sensitive Information

By Editors | 10/08/2016

While most firms have adequate policies, implementation is inconsistent.

AML / KYC

Continuous Disclosure Tops ASIC’s Enforcement List

By Editors | 10/08/2016

33 percent of ASIC market integrity enforcements addressed listed firms’ disclosure burden.

AML / KYC

BSP Imposes $21mn Fine Following AML Failures

By Editors | 08/08/2016

Largest-ever fine imposed after USD 81M Bangladesh Bank heist on RCBC.

AML / KYC

India Launches Site to Curb Illegal Deposit Takers

By Editors | 05/08/2016

The site offers the public information about deposit-taking entities, handles complaints.

AML / KYC

CBRC Proposing Tighter Rules for WMPs

By Editors | 28/07/2016

The government’s move aims to prevent shadow-financing risks.