KYC & CDD

    News on regulatory requirements, innovations, and challenges in customer identification, risk assessments, and due diligence processes for financial institutions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines Set to Close Casino Money Laundering Loophole

    By Samuel Riding | 06/07/2016

    Bill proposes to amend 2001 Anti-Money Laundering Act which excluded casino operators, junkets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    SAFE Orders Tighter Checks on Outbound Investment

    By Samuel Riding | 29/06/2016

    Forex regulator denies media reports of changes to individual quotas, rules.

    KYC & CDD

    Asia’s Digital On-boarding Challenge

    By Editors | 22/06/2016

    Appway survey reveals how regulations, technology, and compliance are driving competition among wealth managers in Asia.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Macau Tightens AML Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 07/06/2016

    Casinos must keep daily records and hire compliance officers.

    KYC & CDD

    KYC Takes on a Whole New Meaning

    By Peter Guy | 06/06/2016

    Know your customer used to be an important principle. Now you can go to jail for KYC shortcomings. The market reacts.

    AI Risk & Governance

    New Frontiers in Regtech

    By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2016

    Technology is proving its value beyond KYC and AML and improving both compliance and regulatory oversight.

    KYC & CDD

    Guotai Junan Fined for Breaching Client ID Rule

    By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2016

    SFC says securities firm took more than six months to comply with two-day disclosure rule.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    1MDB, BSI and the Tectonic Shift in Swiss Banking

    By Peter Guy | 30/05/2016

    Beyond recent revelations, new regulations and prosecution powers will reshape an industry’s entire future.

    KYC & CDD

    SEBI Tightens KYC for Offshore Derivatives

    By Samuel Riding | 20/05/2016

    Securities regulator to require monthly reports on transfer flow from P-Note issuers.

    KYC & CDD

    Compliance Costs to Dominate APAC Wealth Management Budgets – EY

    By Samuel Riding | 19/05/2016

    Consultant’s first APAC data shows compliance much more of a concern than in other regions.

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