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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
FATF Issues Report on Digital Tools for Law Enforcement
By Editors | 12/06/2022
The report offers guidance on the use of technology for investigations, risk assessment, and AML/CFT information exchange.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Police Arrest Eight Involved in SMS Phishing Scams
By Editors | 10/06/2022
The scammers were arrested after more than SGD 60,000 was lost in SMS phishing scams targeting DBS customers.
Anti-Money Laundering
DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.
Cryptocurrency
US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2022
The CFTC would be granted authority over crypto spot markets, based on the understanding that “most digital assets are more similar to commodities than securities”.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Proposes to Make AML Compliance a Licence Condition
By Editors | 05/06/2022
EBA, EIOPA and ESMA propose that AML/CTF compliance be a specific requirement for firms, including crypto firms, to obtain and maintain their licences.
Stablecoins
Japan Approves Law Clarifying Legal Status of Stablecoins
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022
Under the revision bill, only licensed banks, trust companies, and registered money transfer agents will be able to issue stablecoins.
Structural Regulation
China Cracks Down on Listed Company Business with Finance Companies
By Darien Choong | 04/06/2022
The CSRC and CBIRC are jointly cracking down on related-party and affiliated transactions involving listed companies and finance companies.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Re-rates New Zealand for Progress on UBO Transparency
By Editors | 31/05/2022
The FATF says New Zealand was re-rated on Recommendation 25 due to new requirements for trusts coming into force.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh to Introduce Amnesty Scheme for Laundered Money
By Editors | 31/05/2022
The Bangladesh government plans to allow laundered funds to be repatriated without penalty to boost its foreign exchange reserves.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Zealand Probes Fake Crypto Firm Over Missing Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2022
A company called Quwiex Limited disappeared with investor funds after saying its website was deactivated for an upgrade.
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