KYC & CDD

Anti-Money Laundering

NZ Regulator Pinpoints AML/CTF Weaknesses

By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

FMA review of 800 firms finds inadequate staff training and variations in due diligence

Structural Regulation

The Big Picture – Indian Regulatory Outlook

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2016

Highlights from Regulation Asia’s 2016 India Roundtable with ICCL, Stockholding, EY and PIVOT.

Anti-Money Laundering

AML & Open Data: The End of Privacy?

By Editors | 08/12/2016

Why regulation alone will not address risks arising from technological advances.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Set to Boost AML Council Powers

By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

Strengthened AML Act would include power to immediately freeze accounts.

AI Risk & Governance

Regtech in Asia – Regulators Playing Catch-up

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Regulators appear to be lagging behind market infrastructure and institutions in using technology.

Data Privacy

APAC Institutions Question CRS Implementation

By Samuel Riding | 28/11/2016

Survey suggests doubts remain over implementation; technology, operational procedures the main challenge.

Anti-Money Laundering

BIS Consults on AML/CTF in Correspondent Banking

By Samuel Riding | 25/11/2016

Draft includes developing a risk-based approach; BIS aims to stop transactions going underground.

KYC & CDD

CRS in APAC – Are Organisations Ready?

By Editors | 24/11/2016

APAC survey benchmarks ‘state of readiness’ and emerging implementation trends.

KYC & CDD

Indonesia Opens ID Card Database to FIs

By Samuel Riding | 23/11/2016

Move designed to promote investment by easing KYC and transaction processes.