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Anti-Money Laundering
Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
Anti-Money Laundering
JBA Implements Ban on Cash Storage in Safe Deposit Boxes
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025
Revised JBA guidance will prohibit the storage of cash in safe deposit boxes, in line with the FSA’s revised supervisory guidelines.
Anti-Money Laundering
SBV Revises AML Rules to Secure Exit from FATF Grey List
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025
The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Approves New Transparency Standards for Cross-Border Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2025
The plenary also endorsed updated financial inclusion guidance to address the issue of ‘de-risking’ and agreed to publish several other reports.
Anti-Money Laundering
New Companies Transparency Law Takes Effect in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025
All newly incorporated companies and LLPs will be required to disclose their ownership and control details.
Anti-Money Laundering
HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025
Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.
KYC & CDD
RBI Simplifies KYC Rules for Low-Risk Customers
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025
Banks can use Business Correspondents to assist with collecting customer self-declarations regarding unchanged KYC details or address updates.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK Freezes Properties Tied to Former Bangladeshi Minister
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025
The UK has frozen more than 300 properties linked to Bangladesh’s former land minister, including a high-end residence in North London.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia: Four Arrested Over Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Scheme
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025
Security company used armoured cash transport services and other legitimate businesses to mix illicit and legitimate funds before converting them into crypto.
Anti-Money Laundering
The A$300m Question: Will Courts Neuter Australia’s Feared AML Watchdog?
By Nathan Lynch | 13/06/2025
The AML sector is watching closely as AUSTRAC runs a landmark case involving a A$300m disagreement over enforcement penalties.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Commission Updates List of High-Risk Jurisdictions
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025
Laos and Nepal were added, while the Philippines and the UAE were removed. The updated list takes into account the FATF’s work and its grey list.
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