Anti-Money Laundering

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Commences Legal Action Against Westpac for AML Breaches

    By Editors | 20/11/2019

    According to AUSTRAC’s statement of claim, each of the 23 million contraventions attracts a civil penalty between A$17mn and A$21mn.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Re-Rated on Four FATF Recommendations

    By Editors | 19/11/2019

    Singapore is still rated ‘partially compliant’ on three FATF Recommendations for technical compliance, and will remain in enhanced follow-up.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    NAB Faces Potentially Significant AML Penalties

    By Editors | 18/11/2019

    NAB’s annual report says the bank has reported “a number of” AML/CTF compliance breaches to regulators, the potential outcome and costs of which remain uncertain.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CSRC Revokes Licences of CEFC China Securities Unit

    By Editors | 18/11/2019

    CEFC Shanghai Securities Co used its own and client funds to provide financing to its parent and other affiliated companies for purchasing and leasing properties.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Regulation Asia held its second annual Awards ceremony on 13 November 2019 to recognise technology companies, legal and consulting firms, and exchanges that have helped shape the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific over the past year.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Inaugural FATF Supervisors’ Forum Meets in China

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    The Supervisors’ Forum brought together supervisors from over forty countries to discuss ways in which oversight on ML/TF risks can be enhanced.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Regulation Asia Awards: PwC Wins Consulting Firm of the Year

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    PwC’s consulting practice in Singapore has won the Consulting Firm of the Year category in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    ACAMS Wins Compliance Training Firm of the Year Award

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    ACAMS has been awarded Compliance Training of the Year award in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.

    Structural Regulation

    Regulation Asia Awards: Herbert Smith Freehills Wins Law Firm of the Year

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Herbert Smith Freehills has been awarded Law Firm of the Year in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.

    KYC & CDD

    Exiger Wins Highly Commended for AML/CTF Compliance Capabilities

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Exiger was highly commended in the hotly-contested Best Solution category for AML/CTF Compliance.

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