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Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan FSA Recognised for Outstanding Work as AML Regulator
By Editors | 22/11/2022
Financial Services Agency Japan, was recognised as Regulator Project of the Year for its efforts to enhance Japan’s AML/CFT regime.
Anti-Money Laundering
Holland & Marie Recognised in Singapore for Compliance Consultancy Services
By Editors | 22/11/2022
Holland & Marie, was recognised for its efforts to assist firms in complying with regulatory and licensing requirements under Singapore’s PaymentServicesAct.
PEPs & Sanctions
Western Allies Sanction Iran Over Protest Handling, Drone Sales
By Editors | 18/11/2022
The EU, UK, US and Canada imposed sanctions over the use of use of force against peaceful protestors and the sale of drones to Russia.
Anti-Money Laundering
FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes
By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022
FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.
Cryptocurrency
KakaoBank to Open Accounts for Coinone Exchange Users
By Editors | 13/11/2022
Coinone will end its partnership with Nonghyup Bank to increase online withdrawal and deposit limits with KakaoBank.
Anti-Money Laundering
DFSA Fines Bank of Singapore for Inadequate AML Controls
By Editors | 11/11/2022
Bank of Singapore offered the DFSA an enforceable undertaking agreeing to remediate deficiencies and engage an external compliance expert for verification.
PEPs & Sanctions
BSP Proposes Draft Regulations on TFS Implementation
By Editors | 10/11/2022
The amendments target terrorist and proliferation financing and are aimed at helping the Philippines secure its removal from the FATF grey list.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Redesignated Tornado Cash to Link to DPRK WMD Programme
By Editors | 10/11/2022
The August designation did not connect Tornado Cash to North Korea’s nuclear programme.
Anti-Money Laundering
AML in Japan: Looking Back to Look Forward
By Hiroshi Ozaki | 09/11/2022
The FSA’s Hiroshi Ozaki and Daisuke Mamba look back at the last four and a half years in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in Japan.
Anti-Money Laundering
New Zealand DIA Issues Warning to BNPL Provider Openpay
By Editors | 09/11/2022
Openpay failed to establish, implement, and maintain an AML/CFT programme and to adequately monitor accounts and transactions.
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