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Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
KYC & CDD
Making KYC Accessible for Smaller Banks
By Editors | 26/03/2015
SWIFT has introduced a free-to-use utility that will help smaller institutions achieve compliance and reduce the cost and problems of procedures.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australian Banks Defend Corporate Tax Practices in Senate Inquiry
By Editors | 10/02/2015
Australia’s largest banks were among financial institutions that defended their corporate tax practices in submissions to the Senate inquiry, which is currently looking into the adequacy of the country’s corporate tax laws.
Anti-Money Laundering
India’s RBI Tightens Compliance Amid Iran Export Scam Probe
By Editors | 10/02/2015
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has ordered banks to tighten monitoring of export finance deals, saying lenders should ensure that only legitimate export advances flow into India.
Anti-Money Laundering
India Exempts Smaller Rural Banks from FATCA
By Editors | 03/02/2015
The Reserve Bank has exempted regional rural banks with assets of less than $175 million from registering with the American tax authorities under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
Structural Regulation
Singapore, UK Open Dialogue on Offshore RMB, Islamic Finance
By Editors | 02/02/2015
Singapore has opened discussions with the United Kingdom on deepening cooperation on financial regulatory reforms and market developments on offshore renminbi (RMB), infrastructure funding, Islamic finance, insurance, and asset management.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Steps Up Probe in Asia amid Tax-Evasion Crackdown
By Editors | 05/01/2015
US authorities would increase their investigations of international tax evasion by US taxpayers in Hong Kong and the rest of Asia following the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act from July last year, lawyers say.
Capital Adequacy
Christmas Ghosts of Regulation Past
By Peter Guy | 24/12/2014
Regulations of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come pay us a visit.
Operational Risk
Taiwan Conference Reveals Local Compliance Challenges
By Peter Guy | 09/12/2014
Event brings together local regulators and finance professionals along with international speakers.
KYC & CDD
S. Korea Gets Tough on Fake Identities in Asset Deals
By Editors | 26/11/2014
South Korea has plugged loopholes in regulations on an illegal practice of engaging in monetary transactions under a false identity.
KYC & CDD
A New World of Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence
By Peter Guy | 20/10/2014
A radical change in regulatory requirements is redefining the entire compliance process.
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