AML / KYC

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    AML / KYC

    Global Implementation of AML Measures for Crypto “Still Lagging”

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2024

    The FATF says there has been “negligible improvement” in regulating virtual assets and “insufficient progress” in implementing the travel rule.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Banks to Phase Out Use of OTPs for Account Login

    By Editors | 09/07/2024

    MAS and ABS said the phase-out of OTPs will make it harder for scammers to fraudulently access customer accounts and funds.

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    Enforcement

    HK Financial Consultant Pleads Guilty in ICAC Fraud Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/07/2024

    The consultant pleaded guilty in an investment fraud case that also involves three former StanChart relationship managers.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Releases Two National Risk Assessments

    By Editors | 09/07/2024

    The NRAs provide an understanding of the scale, sophistication and threat of money laundering and terrorism financing in Australia.

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    AML / KYC

    Five Chinese Money Launderers Arrested in Spain

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2024

    The head of an alleged Chinese criminal network was among those arrested during the Europol-supported operation.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Fines DBS for Historical AML Deficiencies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2024

    HKMA investigation found deficiencies in the bank’s systems and controls for compliance with the AMLO.

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    AML / KYC

    Nordea Charged for Laundering $3.8b for Russian Clients

    By Editors | 08/07/2024

    Danish authorities said Nordea did not adequately investigate transactions by Russian clients and ignored other warnings.

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    AML / KYC

    Australia: ATO Joins Anti-Scam Intelligence Sharing Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2024

    The ATO has become the first government agency to join the ‘AFCX Anti‑Scam Intelligence Loop’.

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    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Forms New Advisory Board to Promote vLEI Adoption

    By Editors | 05/07/2024

    The vLEI Technical Advisory Board will provide technical, governance, and developmental support to the vLEI stakeholder ecosystem as it grows.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    EBA Publishes Travel Rule Guidelines for Crypto Sector

    By Editors | 05/07/2024

    The guidelines specify the information that should accompany crypto transfers, and what CASPs should do when information is missing.

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