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AML / KYC
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Authorities End ‘Regulation by Prosecution’ for Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025
The SEC is considering introducing an exemptive relief framework that allows crypto firms to operate until federal regulations are in place.
AML / KYC
SEBI Adopts New Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs
By Editors | 13/04/2025
The higher threshold reduces the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, reducing compliance costs for foreign investors.
AML / KYC
HKMA Announces New Measures to Combat Financial Crime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2025
HKMA, HKPF and HKAB have jointly announced new measures to strengthen the response to fraud and money laundering.
AML / KYC
ASIC Registry Upgrade Project to Include “Director ID Linking”
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
As part of its RegistryConnect programme, ASIC is working on linking the director ID register with the Companies Register.
AML / KYC
Japan Banks Blocking Withdrawals from Expired Expat Accounts
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Accounts held by foreign nationals whose residency statuses have expired have been linked to impersonation and fraud cases.
AML / KYC
GLEIF Certifies Hong Kong Firm as Qualified vLEI Issuer
By Editors | 10/04/2025
Certizen Technology’s qualification represents another significant milestone in the development of the vLEI ecosystem, said GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech.
AML / KYC
SEBI Mandates Use of ‘1600’ Phone Number Series to Curb Fraud
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025
SEBI has asked customers to exercise caution with calls from generic mobile numbers that may be used by malicious actors.
Big Picture
Forest Crimes Fuel Wider Criminal Economies – UNODC Report
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
A new UNODC report says illegal logging supply chains are increasingly infiltrated by actors from other organised criminal markets.
AML / KYC
Australian Sanctions Office Unveils New Approach to Oversight
By Nathan Lynch | 10/04/2025
The ASO’s new policy paper provides valuable guidance for firms navigating the complex international sanctions landscape, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Tighten AML Rules for Real Estate Sector
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
A new bill proposes stronger penalties for AML compliance failures by real estate professionals and developers, among other measures.
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