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Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat

By Editors | 07/04/2022

The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.

AML / KYC

India Introduces Bill to Outlaw Proliferation Financing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2022

The Bill will also give the government powers to freeze, seize or attach funds or other financial assets or economic resources to prevent WMD financing.

AML / KYC

US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.

AML / KYC

From Russia in Haste

By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022

The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.

AML / KYC

Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022

FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.

AML / KYC

Singapore Banks to Station More Staff at Anti-Scam Centre

By Editors | 05/04/2022

While banks have been supporting the police’s Anti-Scam Centre for the past three years, only DBS currently has staff physically located inside the centre.

AML / KYC

Japan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests

By Mark Johnston | 05/04/2022

Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.

AML / KYC

Australia to Scrap Company Searches Fees from Sept 2023

By Editors | 04/04/2022

The scrapping of company search fees means ASIC will forgo A$64.9mn in revenue over three years from 2023-24.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Lawmakers Vote to Adopt KYC Rules for Unhosted Crypto Wallets

By Darien Choong | 04/04/2022

The European Parliament voted to adopt requirements for crypto firms to gather and verify personally identifiable information of users of unhosted crypto wallets.