Anti-Money Laundering

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

    KYC & CDD

    Vietnamese Bank Joins SWIFT’s KYC Registry

    By Editors | 21/07/2015

    SWIFT has announced that Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has joined the Know Your Customer Registry.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Regulator Reiterates Commitment Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

    By Editors | 20/07/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has outlined Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime, reiterating its commitment to safeguarding its financial system.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Australia and Bangladesh Sign Information Exchange Deal

    By Editors | 17/07/2015

    Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh establishing a framework for the exchange of financial intelligence related to money laundering and terrorism financing and other serious offences.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines and United States Sign FATCA Agreement

    By Editors | 17/07/2015

    The Philippines has signed a reciprocal intergovernmental agreement with the United States to implement provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

    KYC & CDD

    India Banks to Use Credit Bureaus for KYC Checks

    By Editors | 14/07/2015

    Indian Banks have started to use credit bureaus to perform identity and background checks as part of their KYC procedures.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Vietnam Targets International Risk Management Standards for Banks

    By Editors | 12/07/2015

    Vietnam’s banking sector is looking to meet standards for operational risk management and anti-money laundering in line with international practices.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Offers Cooperation in Malaysia PM Probe

    By Editors | 10/07/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has said it is cooperating with Malaysian authorities in a probe into allegations of almost $700 million being transferred into the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najib Razak.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Faces Difficulties Maintaining Banking Relationships

    By Editors | 06/07/2015

    Banks in developed countries have terminated relationships with banks in Bangladesh, presenting difficulties for international trade and finance.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan, China, U.S. Jointly Push FATF on Virtual Currency Regulation

    By Editors | 18/06/2015

    Financial authorities of Japan, the United States and China plan to establish joint regulations to prevent the use of virtual currencies to finance illegal activities such as terrorism.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Anti-Corruption Practices Must Encompass Entire Banking Process

    By Peter Guy | 09/06/2015

    Expanding due diligence capabilities will require strong data and information resources.

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