AML / KYC

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Sues HSBC for Failing to Protect Customers from Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2024

    ASIC says HSBC contravened the Corporations Act and Credit Act and caused customers to lose A$23mn from unauthorised payments.

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    AML / KYC

    Scam Loss Sharing Framework Takes Effect in Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2024

    The framework requires FIs and telcos to pay compensation to victims of phishing scams if they breach certain scam prevention duties.

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    AML / KYC

    Korean Securities Firms, Savings Banks to Start Compensating Fraud Victims

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2024

    Korean banks already implemented a similar compensation system for non-face-to-face financial fraud from 1 January 2024.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Offers Guidance on Filing Suspicious Matter Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2024

    The guidance comes in the form of an e-learning module, to help regulated entities submit good-quality SMRs and avoid common mistakes.

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    AML / KYC

    US Authorities Arrest Former TD Bank Employee for Money Laundering

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/12/2024

    The ex-employee allegedly issued debit cards from Florida that were used to withdraw narcotics proceeds through ATMs in Colombia.

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    AML / KYC

    Google and Swift Collaborate to Combat Payments Fraud

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/12/2024

    The initiative follows a successful pilot with financial institutions across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

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    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Finalises Recommendations on Cross-border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2024

    The recommendations aim to promote global alignment in legal, regulatory and data frameworks relevant to cross-border payments.

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    Sanctions

    UK to Help Cyprus Establish Sanctions Implementation Unit

    By Editors | 12/12/2024

    That new unit will have new analytical tools and powers to investigate sanctions evasion and ensure the effectiveness of Russia-related sanctions.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Launches Consultation on New AML/CTF Rules Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2024

    This consultation covers several areas including AML/CTF programmes, risk assessments, customer due diligence and travel rule information requirements.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Gifts TAIPAN Technology System to PNG’s FIU

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/12/2024

    AUSTRAC has now delivered TAIPAN to ten FIUs across the Pacific, enabling them to identify suspicious financial patterns indicative of illicit activity.

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