AML / KYC
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Australia-Jordan to Exchange CTF Information
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 25, 2016Closer to home, AUSTRAC releases study on AML/CTF risks in superannuation funds.
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Philippines AML Council Files Charges Against RCBC Officials
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 24, 2016Regulator says officials should have acted on 'red flags' on Bangladesh heist money.
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Indonesia Opens ID Card Database to FIs
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 23, 2016Move designed to promote investment by easing KYC and transaction processes.
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S.Korea Planning Bitcoin Exchange Regulation
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 22, 2016Multi-agency task force to consider Japan, US and EU regulatory models.
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PBOC Said to Ban Dual-Network Payment Cards
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 22, 2016Central bank also said to restrict transactions by foreign bankcard networks without domestic clearing licenses.
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India Uncovers $2.34bn of Illegal Broker Transactions
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 22, 2016Tax office says brokerage ‘never bothered to verify KYC norms’.
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Malaysia SC Makes Key Appointments
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 22, 2016Regulator appoints Gumuri Hussain as executive chairman of Audit Oversight Board; Foo Lee Mei as chief regulatory officer.
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FSB Sets Out 2017 Agenda
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 18, 2016Upcoming reports and consultations cover correspondent banking, conduct and derivatives regulation.
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Taiwan to Toughen AML Legislation
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 18, 2016Financial institutions will be required to set up dedicated AML/CTF units for the first time.
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MAS Issues Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia November 17, 2016Regulatory requirements relaxed; Singapore to promote fintech innovations ‘within boundaries’.
