AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Australian Parliament Passes Historic AML/CTF Amendment Bill

By Thisanka Siripala | 29/11/2024

The bill extends AML/CTF obligations to lawyers, accountants, TCSPs, real estate professionals, and dealers in precious metals and stones.

AML / KYC

FCA Unveils New 5-year Strategy to Boost Trust in UK Market

By Editors | 29/11/2024

FCA chief operating officer Emily Shepperd said tackling financial crime is one of four pillars of the new strategy.

AML / KYC

FinCEN Joins Task Force on Preventing Fraud and Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

The task force. convened by the Aspen Institute, will seek to develop a national strategy for combating fraud and scams.

Sanctions

US Appeals Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions

By Editors | 28/11/2024

The court said federal law only gives OFAC the authority to sanction property, and Tornado Cash’s smart contracts do not qualify as property.

AML / KYC

APG Typologies Report Shines Light on Misuse of Legal Persons

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/11/2024

The APG’s 2024 typologies report says legal persons including shell companies have emerged as primary vehicles misused by criminals.

Enforcement

Vietnam Property Tycoon Asked to Repay $11b to Avoid Execution

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

Under Vietnamese law, if Lan can return three-quarters of the embezzled assets, the jury can consider a reduction in her sentence.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Commences Nickel Trading Fraud Trial

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

Ng Yu Zhi faces charges of fraudulent trading, cheating, forgery and money laundering. The trial is expected to take over 50 days.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Fines Two Crypto Exchanges for AML Violations

By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2024

FSC investigations found lapses involving CDD, transaction monitoring, record-keeping, and suspicious transaction reporting.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Defines Key Terms Related to Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2024

The definitions are intended to serve as a foundational reference for assessing ML/TF risks and developing appropriate controls for digital assets.