Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Consults on Securities Sector AML/CFT Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2018

Guidance aimed at assisting to countries, competent authorities, providers of securities products and services, and intermediaries in risk-based design and implementation of applicable AML/CFT measures.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Joins New International Tax Enforcement Alliance

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2018

The ‘J5’ will three global tax enforcement initiatives: cybercrime and virtual currencies, enablers of offshore tax crime, and data platforms; new alliance includes Canada, US, UK, Netherlands.