AML / KYC

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    Fintech / Regtech

    India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

    The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

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    AML / KYC

    Māori Face Persistent Barriers to Capital Access, RBNZ Says

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

    RBNZ bulletin highlights persistent financial barriers for Māori entrepreneurs, including land collateral constraints and trust deficits.

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    AML / KYC

    Trading in the Dark: TBML in the Spotlight  for AML Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 15/05/2025

    Robust TBML controls can help to protect banks and against fraud, sanctions violations, and systemic risks, writes Nathan Lynch.

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    AML / KYC

    ABS Releases New AML/CFT Guidance for Wealth Management Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

    Two best practice papers were released, one on SoW due diligence and the other on risks in the wealth management sector.

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    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Implements Stricter Rules on Structured Product Sales

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

    The new rules are intended to address mis-selling and protect vulnerable investors from unsuitable financial products

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    AML / KYC

    Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching

    By Editors | 13/05/2025

    Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

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    Enforcement

    Chinese Businessman Arrested in Vietnam Over $165m Fraud

    By Editors | 12/05/2025

    The businessman was apprehended in Vietnam and handed over to Chinese authorities after having fled China in 2023.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Expands Data-Sharing Alliance to Combat Emerging Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2025

    AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance will expand to target money muling, micro-laundering, and other evolving financial crimes.

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    AML / KYC

    Korea to Tighten ID Checks at Lenders to Combat Voice Phishing

    By Editors | 12/05/2025

    Specialised credit finance companies and larger loan businesses will be required to implement stricter identity verification

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    Sanctions

    Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

    Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.

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