Financial Crime

    DeFi & Web3

    CFTC Penalises Crypto Firm, Pursues First Case Against DAO

    By Editors | 29/09/2022

    Crypto firm bZeroX transferred its software protocol to a DAO and then marketed this as a way to be “enforcement-proof”.

    Resolution & Recovery

    New Zealand Introduce Bill to Enhance Depositor Protections

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    The legislation will introduce a deposit protection scheme, new supervisory powers for the RBNZ, and a new accountability framework for deposit takers’ directors.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea FSS Finds More Suspicious Crypto-Linked FX Transactions

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    FSS investigations have so far involved 82 corporates and 12 banks. The total value of abnormal FX transactions discovered is now $7.2bn.

    KYC & CDD

    SFC Shines Regulatory Spotlight on Online Platforms

    By Hannah Cassidy | 28/09/2022

    Hannah Cassidy and Natalie Curtis discuss key areas of concern for the SFC in relation to the online platforms operated by licensed firms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Identifies Emerging AML Risks Facing Super Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/09/2022

    Super funds are exposed to cyber crime, as well as AML risks resulting from the growth in merger activity across the sector.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia Announces New Measures to Combat Financial Scams

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    Malaysian banks will migrate SMS OTP to a more secure form of authentication, and further tighten detection rules and triggers to block scam-related transactions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Finalises Guidance on Completing Timely Remediations

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    ASIC says it should not have to oversee remediations in order for consumers to receive fair and timely outcomes.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Launches Enhanced Competency Framework on Compliance

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    The ECF-Compliance establishes a set of common and transparent competency standards for practitioners working in banks’ compliance functions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Spotlights Risks Associated with Remittance Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/09/2022

    Most remittance dealers and remittance network providers did not submit any SMRs in the reporting period assessed by AUSTRAC.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Has Seized $182m in Crypto from Tax Delinquents

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    The largest seizure from a single delinquent taxpayer was worth around KRW 12.5 billion, or about USD 8.8 million.

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