Financial Crime

    Payments & Settlements

    The New Cold War Is Financial

    By Tom Keatinge | 29/09/2020

    Banks and financial infrastructure are emerging as an expanding front in geopolitics, writes RUSI’s Tom Keatinge.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    SFC, IA Sign New MoU on Supervisory Cooperation

    By Editors | 28/09/2020

    The MoU covers case referrals, joint inspections and investigations, and sharing of information pertaining to products and relevant entities or key persons.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police Lay Second Charge Against Hin Leong Founder

    By Editors | 28/09/2020

    The second charge is for a forged email that was used alongside an inter-tank transfer certificate to secure more than $56mn in trade financing.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Crypto Industry Responds to FATF Red Flag Report

    By Nathan Smale | 28/09/2020

    New guidance from the FATF has been welcomed by the crypto industry, despite the compliance challenges it presents, writes Nathan Smale at Emfarsis.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Gaming Out Sanctions Risk

    By Eric A. Sohn | 27/09/2020

    Sanctions specialist Eric Sohn explains how wargaming exercises can be used as a risk management tool to game out threats and enhance strategic planning.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Former Citic Bank Exec Sentenced to 15 Years’ Jail for Bribery

    By Editors | 26/09/2020

    The conviction is said to be linked to a criminal case involving the head of a Citic Group asset management subsidiary.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Orders Banks to Cap Credit Card Interest

    By Editors | 26/09/2020

    Banks are charging customers between 25 and 27 percent in interest on credit card debt, in violation of regulations, Bangladesh Bank said.

    Trading & Investment

    BSP Approves Sale of Unit Investment Trust Funds via Third Parties

    By Editors | 26/09/2020

    New rule amendments allow trust corporations to offer their investment products through third-party distributors, including individual and institutional agents.

    KYC & CDD

    Stockbrokers’ Association Pushes Back Against AUSTRAC Proposal

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2020

    AUSTRAC proposed in July to allow brokers to open accounts for new clients with flexibility to complete the customer identification procedure within five days.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Korea, Thailand Sign MoU on Financial Services Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2020

    The agreement will help enhance supervisory efficiency and promote innovation through experience sharing, technical assistance and exchange of information.

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