Anti-Money Laundering

Market Abuse

FSS Korea Steps Up Efforts to Eradicate Unfair Trading Practices

By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2023

The FSS governor pledges to crack down on any illegal activities in the capital market. A notice outlines misconduct at some investment firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

BaFin Appoints Special Monitor to Oversee AML Improvements at N26

By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2023

BaFin fined N26 in 2021 but says it still has deficiencies. N26 will be restricted to onboarding no more than 50,000 new customers per month until the deficiencies are resolved.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Revises Rules Setting Out “Core Responsibilities” of AML Officers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2023

The role of CEOs has been made more specific, compliance officers will have a supervisory role over employees, MLROs will need at least two years of AML experience.

Structural Regulation

OECD Proposes Common Approach for Real Estate Information Exchange

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/07/2023

OECD recently submitted an updated report analysing the current state of tax transparency regarding foreign-owned real estate and made several recommendations.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Fed Fines Deutsche Bank for Slow Remediation of AML Deficiencies

By Editors | 20/07/2023

The Fed Board said Deutsche Bank made “insufficient remedial progress” under 2015 and 2017 consent orders and still has deficient AML internal controls and governance processes.

Cryptocurrency

Industry Working Group Opens Consultation on IVMS101 Enhancements

By Editors | 18/07/2023

The working group was formed in April and has met five times since to consider and approve revisions to the IVMS101 standard.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Lawmakers Examine Criticism of FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Rule

By Editors | 18/07/2023

Witnesses criticised FinCEN for introducing overly complex rules and failing to account for the reporting burden on small businesses.

Anti-Money Laundering

EU Commission Takes Action Against Cyprus for 5AMLD Implementation Failures

By Editors | 18/07/2023

The European Commission says it has identified multiple instances of incorrect transposition of 5AMLD, despite Cyprus declaring full compliance with the directive.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Probe Prompts Staff and Executive Departures at Binance – Reports

By Editors | 17/07/2023

Over 1,000 employees have reportedly been laid off in recent weeks. A number of key senior executives have also departed.