Financial Crime

    Operational Risk

    BSP Amends Operational Risk Guidelines to Include ‘People Risk’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2020

    The BSP wants banks and NBFIs to embed in their ERM framework measures to identify, measure, monitor, and control human resource related risks.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    RegTech Asia 2020: Sanctions & PEPs Screening

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    What role do data and technology play in protecting financial institutions from exposure to the risks associated with sanctions and PEPs?

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Justice Dept Publishes Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    The framework provides a detailed threat overview, cataloging the three categories into which most illicit uses of cryptocurrency typically fall.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA to Align Prudential Standards with IAIS ComFrame

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    APRA has designated QBE Insurance Group as an internationally active insurance group, which will promote coordination with other international supervisors.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    RegTech Asia 2020: The Evolution of Typologies

    By Editors | 12/10/2020

    How have financial crime typologies been evolving in recent years, and how are they being used by financial institutions to combat crime?

    Anti-Money Laundering

    RegTech Asia 2020: The Future of AML & Fraud Case Management

    By Editors | 11/10/2020

    How can current practices in AML and fraud case management and investigations be enhanced with technology and data for better, faster outcomes?

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Imposes Sanctions Against 18 Iranian Banks

    By Editors | 11/10/2020

    FIs transacting with the sanctioned banks after a 45-day wind-down period may expose themselves to secondary sanctions or be subject to an enforcement action, Treasury said.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Publishes Financial Crime Guide on Illegal Wildlife Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2020

    The guide offers indicators FIs can use in profiling and transaction monitoring to target, identify and stop financial transactions associated with illegal wildlife trafficking.

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Leong Bank Launches Digital Account Opening

    By Editors | 08/10/2020

    Hong Leong has become the first Malaysia bank to launch “fully digital” account opening, just three months after BNM’s new e-KYC guidelines took effect.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UOB Credited for Helping Recover Stolen Funds

    By Editors | 08/10/2020

    Collaboration with UOB attests to the importance of a strong partnership with community stakeholders to effectively combat scams and transnational fraud, the Police said.

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