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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
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.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Hong Kong Reviews Impact of FIFA Probe on Banks
By Editors | 28/05/2015
Hong Kong is “monitoring the implications” for banks following bribery and corruption charges against officials of the football governing body FIFA.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATCA in Full Force
By Peter Guy | 19/05/2015
For the first time in history, the US Government wields an international array of law enforcement tools specially designed to pursue tax evasion. But, what are the repercussions?
Anti-Money Laundering
HKMA Requires New Tax Checks on Banks’ Clients
By Editors | 18/05/2015
In a push to monitor money laundering in the banking system, Hong Kong regulators have asked banks to look into customer’s filings to see if they’re paying their dues.
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulatory Advisory Firm Bovill Names New Head for Asia
By Editors | 11/05/2015
Specialist financial services regulatory consultancy Bovill said it named Eddie Lim as new head of Bovill Asia.
Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Seeks Reforms in Dealing with Client Legal Privilege
By Editors | 07/04/2015
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is seeking reforms that would prevent people from making unsubstantial claims of client legal privilege that could delay investigations into breaches of the corporation law.
Anti-Money Laundering
The Risk of De-Risking
By Editors | 02/04/2015
Complying with anti-money laundering regulations while protecting the bottom line.
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