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Hong Kong Trust Industry Facing Regulatory Challenges
By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2025
HKTA and KPMG published a report shedding light on the state of Hong Kong’s trust industry, including mounting compliance costs and regulatory challenges.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Issues Guidance on Tipping Off Offence Effective 31 March
By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025
From 31 March 2025, disclosing certain information that could prejudice an investigation will become a criminal offence.
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia Charges Former CIMB Banker with Securities Fraud
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025
The SC said the former investment banker deceived three investors into depositing money for fictitious bond investments.
AML / KYC
Europol Report Flags Asia as Key Hub for Financial Crime
By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025
Organised crime groups are leveraging Asia’s financial networks, trade zones, and digital platforms to move illicit funds globally, a new report states.
AML / KYC
New Zealand’s Latest Risk Assessment Will Trigger AML/CFT Programme Reviews
By Nathan Lynch | 20/03/2025
New Zealand’s latest National Risk Assessment should act as a trigger for organisations to review their risk assessments, internal systems and controls, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Sets Up New Departments to Tackle Financial Crime
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
The new departments will help to strengthen banking supervision and improve compliance with AML requirements.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Hires Former APG Official to Help Identify AML/CFT Gaps
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
Former APG Executive Secretary Gordon Hook will help identify gaps, particularly in licensed banks, in preparation for Sri Lanka’s next mutual evaluation in 2026.
AML / KYC
Myanmar Returns 450 Chinese Nationals Involved in Online Scams
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
Myanmar has intensified efforts to combat telecom fraud and online gambling by strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries.
AML / KYC
ASIC’s Action Against Star Directors Sends Warning Shot Across Bows — And Boards
By Nathan Lynch | 18/03/2025
The case against 11 of Star casino’s directors highlights the pressure on boards to understand, mitigate and manage AML/CTF risks, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
New Zealand FIU Publishes National Risk Assessment
By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025
While banking remains the highest-risk sector. Money transfer services, VASPs and DNFBPs also highlighted as vulnerable.
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