AML / KYC

AML / KYC

ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Flags Banks, Crypto as High-Risk for Money Laundering

By Editors | 03/07/2025

The FSA will focus on verifying the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems at FIs in preparation for the next FATF mutual evaluation.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

AML / KYC

Chinese Underground Banks Use Cartel Cash for TBML – Report

By Editors | 03/07/2025

A former senior DEA official has detailed a vast trade-based money laundering network linking Chinese investors, students, and the Sinaloa cartel.

AML / KYC

New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Investors on Crypto Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The FMA warned that the most common crypto scams are related to fake online crypto investment platforms. New Zealand’s  Financial […]

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Use of NPCI’s e-KYC Setu for Aadhaar Verification

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

Registered intermediaries can use NPCI’s e-KYC Setu System as an additional method for Aadhaar-based digital KYC.

AML / KYC

TBML Fundamentals: A Primer for Risk and Compliance Professionals

By Nathan Lynch | 03/07/2025

Trade is central to the movement of vast sums of illicit wealth through the financial system, yet it remains a challenging area for AML practitioners.

AML / KYC

1MDB Liquidators Sue StanChart $2.7b Over Alleged AML Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

Three firms allege that the bank enabled over 100 intra-bank transfers that helped conceal the movement of stolen public funds.

AML / KYC

China Imposes New AML Rules on Precious Metals and Gems Dealers

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025

New rules effective 1 August require dealers to conduct due diligence and report cash transactions over CNY 100,000.