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Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
PEPs & Sanctions
Panel 1: Redefining Risk: Sanctions and the Global Battle Against State-Backed Bad Actors
By Editors | 25/07/2022
This panel will discuss opportunities this presents to crack down on corruption and illicit financial flows, as the global tide turns against kleptocracy.
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulatory Keynote: Innovative Ways of Working in AML/CFT
By Editors | 25/07/2022
The keynote address at Fraud & Financial Crime Asia 2022 was delivered by Carmen Chu, Executive Director (Enforcement and AML) at the HKMA.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Offers Guidance on Private Sector Information Sharing
By Editors | 25/07/2022
The report features information sharing case studies from the UK, Singapore, Netherlands, the US, Estonia, and Germany.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Dissatisfied With Crypto Industry Self-Regulation – Report
By Editors | 24/07/2022
Japan’s self-regulatory body for the crypto industry is being criticised for poor governance, lack of skilled staff, and slow implementation of AML rules.
Anti-Money Laundering
HKMA, Cyberport Jointly Promote Use of AML RegTech
By Editors | 22/07/2022
HKMA, Cyberport and Deloitte co-organised the second AMLab, focusing on low-barrier technologies such as RPA and visualisation tools.
Data Privacy
China CAC Fines Didi ¥8bn for Data Security Breaches
By Editors | 22/07/2022
The fine is seen as a sign that China’s regulatory crackdown in the tech sector is winding down. Didi is expected to be able to resume normal operations.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Fraud Risk: An Industry Priority for the Crypto Space
By Editors | 20/07/2022
Experts say crypto firms have a responsibility and moral obligation to have anti-fraud controls in place, and that this will help create trust in the industry.
Payments & Settlements
India, Indonesia to Work Towards Establishing Payment Linkages
By Editors | 20/07/2022
The RBI and Bank Indonesia will cooperate in areas such as cross-border payments, digital innovation, and AML/CFT.
Anti-Money Laundering
PBOC Beijing Penalises Didi Pay for AML Violations
By Editors | 19/07/2022
The violations included failure to confirm the real identities of users, conduct checks on unusual transactions, and report major risks in a timely manner.
Anti-Money Laundering
New Zealand Court Dismisses Appeal of First AML Act Convictions
By Editors | 19/07/2022
Jiaxin Finance, its sole director and his mother were sentenced to pay fines for AML/CFT violations in 2020. Their appeals have been dismissed.
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