Anti-Money Laundering

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

    KYC & CDD

    RBI Probes KYC/AML Compliance at Payments Banks

    By Editors | 06/08/2018

    Paytm and Fino Payments Bank have been barred from accepting new clients due to the RBI’s concerns about their adherence to KYC/AML norms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    S. Korea Announces Revised Tax Bill

    By Editors | 06/08/2018

    Bill expands crackdown on tax evasion, ends derivatives tax exemptions, disqualifies crypto exchanges as SMEs for tax reductions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Publishes ‘Professional Money Laundering’ Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2018

    FATF says many countries not sufficiently investigating, prosecuting professional money launderers who provide third-party laundering services for a fee, often acting in a professional capacity also serving legitimate clients.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Crypto a Key Focus of FATF Report to G20

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2018

    FATF is actively monitoring crypto assets for AML/CTF risks and is reviewing its guidance and standards to determine if changes are needed to reflect their technical aspects.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Combating Financial Crime with Data Analytics – MAS

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2018

    In the year ahead, the MAS will focus on the use of data analytics as well as boosting industry collaboration in its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Reorganises to Meet Fintech Challenge

    By Editors | 19/07/2018

    Newly created Strategy Development and Management Bureau responsible for financial policy, fintech, cryptocurrencies, money laundering, as well as administraitive duties and inspections at financial institutions.

    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Assets Come Under International Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Garima Chitkara | 19/07/2018

    The FSB submitted a report to the G20 detailing a framework to monitor potential contagion risks and wealth effects arising from crypto-assets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India Mulls Tracking for All Non-Cash Financial Transactions

    By Garima Chitkara | 12/07/2018

    India’s central bank is looking to create a repository of all non-cash financial transactions to widen the government’s crackdown on money laundering or shell company activities.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australian Tax Officials To Crack Down On Crypto Traders

    By Garima Chitkara | 12/07/2018

    The Australian Tax Office will use cross border data sharing agreements to track tax obligations of cryptocurrency traders, though tax implications from major gains will likely be confined to a few individuals.

    Cryptocurrency

    BSP Approves Two More Virtual Currency Exchanges

    By Garima Chitkara | 12/07/2018

    Virtual Currency Philippines and Etranss accredited by the BSP bringing the total number of virtual currency exchanges in the Philippines to five.

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