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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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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