Anti-Money Laundering

    Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.

    KYC & CDD

    GLEIF Welcomes LEI System’s First India Validation Agent

    By Editors | 22/03/2022

    Rubix Data Sciences has become the first India-based Validation Agent within the Global LEI System, and the sixth globally.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australia Opens Consultation on Regulatory Regime for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022

    The consultation proposes minimum standards of conduct, AML compliance obligations, and fit and proper requirements for directors and key persons.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Omnibus Bill Grants FinCEN 27pc Budget Increase

    By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2022

    The additional budget is to allow FinCEN to respond to the situation in Ukraine, including expenses foreign government personnel to attend meetings and training.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    SFC Fines Emperor Securities, Emperor Futures for AML Breaches

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    Emperor processed third party fund transfers without validating the relationships between the clients and the third parties, or the reason for the transfers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    NZ FIU Calls for Help to Combat Transnational Organised Crime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2022

    Reporting entities are “uniquely positioned” to detect TNOC activity through the implementation of preventive measures and reporting to the FIU.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Proposes Amendments to AML/CTF Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2022

    A new consultation paper proposes to exempt FIs that are already enrolled with AUSTRAC from registration on the DCE Register when offering digital currency exchange services.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Tencent Faces Record Penalty Over AML Breaches – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2022

    The breaches involved failures to verify the identities of users and merchants transacting on WeChat Pay, as well as the source of funds for those transactions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    INTERPOL Launches Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    The new centre will adopt a multi-agency approach to drive a coordinated global response to transnational financial crime and corruption.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    PBOC Outlines Achievements to Resolve Financial Risks

    By Editors | 14/03/2022

    The PBOC cited as examples the measures taken in relation to TMRW Group, Anbang, HNA Group, Baoshang Bank, Bank of Jinzhou and Hengfeng Bank, among others.

    Payments & Settlements

    Taiwan FSC Approves Relaxations on OBU Account Use

    By Editors | 10/03/2022

    Companies are given greater flexibility to open and use offshore banking unit accounts held with domestic banks to take out foreign currency loans.

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