Financial Crime

    Supervision & Enforcement

    BOJ, FSA Advance Work to Coordinate Supervisory Functions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2022

    The FSA and BOJ have started sharing information reported by FIs using common templates and are establishing a new data platform to collect granular data from the industry.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    NSW Authorities Inquire Into Money Laundering via Gaming Machines

    By Editors | 17/07/2022

    NSW Crime Commission issued new papers as part of an inquiry into money laundering via electronic gaming machines at pubs, clubs and hotels.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Refines Rules for Crypto Firms, Issues Draft Rules for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2022

    The SEC amended capital requirements and other rules for crypto firms. The BOT issued draft rules for banks dealing in crypto. Two crypto exchanges were penalised.

    Credit Risk

    CBIRC Directs Banks, Insurers to Support Manufacturers

    By Darien Choong | 15/07/2022

    The CBIRC says banks should “actively and rationally cede profits to manufacturing sector enterprises” while also strengthening risk controls.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Fraudulent Transactions Cost 4x the Loss Amount on Average

    By Editors | 14/07/2022

    Every $1 lost to fraud costs organisations an average of $3.99 in APAC, and around $6.33 for digital banks and alternative lenders, LexisNexis Risk Solutions finds.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    UK Issues Guidance on Preventing Sanctions Evasion

    By Editors | 14/07/2022

    London-based enablers are “almost certain” to be in senior positions within their company or business, says a red alert from the NCA and OFSI.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australian Banks Introduce Dynamic CVV to Reduce Card Fraud

    By Editors | 14/07/2022

    Westpac customers who use dynamic CVV have seen an 80 percent reduction in fraud compared to those who don’t.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Arrests Gang Responsible for Henan Bank Fraud

    By Darien Choong | 14/07/2022

    The four Henan rural banks which froze withdrawals will start repaying some customers. The CBIRC pledged to formulate a disposal plan soon.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    HKMA Advances Work on AML SupTech, Bank-to-Bank Data Sharing

    By Darien Choong | 13/07/2022

    HKMA executive director Carmen Chu discussed initiatives to enable bank-to-bank information sharing and use granular bank data to detect ML risk.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Korea FSS Bolsters Ability to Confront FIs in Court

    By Editors | 12/07/2022

    The FSS will be able to engage competent law firms with greater ease, and in some cases share legal costs with the FSC.

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