Anti-Money Laundering

Cybersecurity

Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022

FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.

Anti-Money Laundering

The Future of AML Auditing is Increasingly Digital

By Claus Christensen | 03/04/2022

A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US DOJ Charges Two for NFT Fraud, Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2022

The two defendants promised benefits to NFTs buyers and then transferred the $1.1mn in crypto proceeds to various wallets under their control.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia a ‘Laggard on the World Stage’, Senate AML Inquiry Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2022

Senate committee warns that the government’s failure to bring lawyers, accountants and real estate professionals into the AML/CFT regime is harming Australians.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Central Bank Warns of Fraud Via Bitcoin ATMs

By Darien Choong | 31/03/2022

Bitcoin ATMs in Taiwan are being used to scam victims who attempt to transfer cash to specific accounts to purchase cryptoassets.

KYC & CDD

AML / KYC – Using OSINT for Enhanced Customer Due Diligence

By Guy Reeve | 31/03/2022

There are a wide range of ‘regulated entities’, including banking, superannuation, insurance, financial services providers such as lenders, international funds […]

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police, Banks Step Up Scam Intervention Efforts

By Editors | 31/03/2022

In a four-day operation last week, the police and five banks intervened in 150 scam cases, which resulted in the arrests of 35 individuals.

KYC & CDD

Wolfsberg Group Issues Guidance on Managing Customer Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022

FIs should consider building “more holistic” customer profiles, using additional identity attributes and ensuring they are alerted to changes in data points.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Jails Nominee Director for Facilitating Illicit Activities

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The director of corporate service provider 3E Accounting served as local resident director of four companies whose bank accounts were used to receive criminal proceeds.