KYC & CDD

Anti-Money Laundering

China Strengthens AML/CFT Regime with New Guidance

By Editors | 22/02/2019

CBIRC has released guidance to help financial institutions improve AML/CFT controls, on the heels of recent news that PBOC is scrapping its approval process for corporate accounts.

Anti-Money Laundering

AML Beyond Banking: The Increasing Scope of Global AML Regulation

By Claus Christensen | 20/02/2019

Increased transparency in the banking sector has made other avenues for money laundering gain greater prominence, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

KYC & CDD

PBOC to Scrap Approval Process for Corporate Bank Account Opening

By Editors | 13/02/2019

The requirement to obtain PBOC approval for opening a corporate bank account will be scrapped nationwide by year-end, starting from 25 February.

KYC & CDD

UPDATED – Multiple Indian Banks Penalised for Rule Violations

By Editors | 13/02/2019

The latest penalties involve banks’ non-compliance with RBI directions on the monitoring of borrowers’ end use of loan funds, as well as failures related to KYC/AML compliance.

Anti-Money Laundering

Complying with AML/CTF Obligations in Australia

By Sophie Gerber | 06/02/2019

Sophie Grace director Sophie Gerber lays out the obligations reporting entities must adhere to for compliance with AML/CTF rules in Australia.

KYC & CDD

HKMA’s Regulatory Expectations of Remote Customer On-boarding

By Editors | 05/02/2019

Remote onboarding technology should be able to authenticate customer identities through document image acquisition and “incontrovertibly” link identities through biometrics.

Anti-Money Laundering

China’s NIFA Launches AML/CTF Monitoring Platform for Online FIs

By Editors | 16/01/2019

Online financial institutions including those engaged in online lending, equity crowdfunding, fund sales and consumer finance are required to register on the platform by 31 January.

KYC & CDD

China’s Rules for Blockchain to Take Effect in February

By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2019

Companies will be required to verify user data based on national IDs and phone numbers, effectively removing the anonymity of blockchainin the country.

KYC & CDD

China to Relax Approval Process for Corporate Bank Accounts – Report

By Editors | 10/01/2019

The relaxation of account opening policies will enable companies to open bank accounts in a few days rather than wait months for central bank approval.