Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia’s AML/CTF Overhaul: What it Means for Real Estate Agents

By Jeremy Moller | 05/10/2023

Jeremy Moller outlines considerations for real estate agents, property managers and other organisations potentially subject to the proposed ‘Tranche 2’ reforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

UK FCA Fines Commodities Broker for AML Failings

By Mark Johnston | 05/10/2023

ADM Investor Services International did not conduct a firm-wide money laundering risk assessment, and its policies and procedures referred to old legislation.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions China-based Network for Fentanyl Production, Trafficking

By Editors | 04/10/2023

The DOJ unsealed indictments charging Chinese companies and their employees for illicit drug production, distribution, and sales of precursor chemicals.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Sheds Light on Use of AI in Supervisory Activities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023

MAS is using AI tools to identify market collusion, manipulation, mis-selling by financial advisers, and networks of suspicious activity in Singapore’s financial system.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Unveils Planned Measures to Strengthen AML Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2023

The government will set up an inter-ministerial committee to review the AML regime and consider tightening rules for luxury goods, family offices and immigration.

KYC & CDD

Open Ownership Integrates LEI Into Beneficial Ownership Datasets

By Editors | 01/10/2023

LEIs are now embedded into Open Ownership data records, which GLEIF says will allow easier identification of corporate beneficial owners and controllers.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Regulators Penalise Shinhan Bank for AML Violations

By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2023

The US subsidiary of South Korea’s Shinhan Bank will pay a USD 15 million penalty to settle cases from FinCEN, the FDIC, and NYDFS.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Withdraws JSE Clear’s Recognition Decision

By Editors | 29/09/2023

JSE Clear will no longer be permitted to provide clearing services to clearing members or trading venues in the EU.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indian Lawmakers Demand Parliamentary Probe into Adani Group

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2023

The Congress party says SEBI is reluctant to investigate the allegations against the Adani Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India.