International

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Launches Global Money Mule Awareness Campaign

By Editors | 15/08/2022

The Japan-funded global campaign will run for two weeks until 26 August 2022 on social media, with support from 34 countries worldwide.

Fintech / Regtech

Making Data Security a Priority in a World of Tech-driven Services

By Philip Keller | 14/08/2022

Philip Keller outlines key considerations for banks when establishing a protocol to ensure data can only be shared in a safe, reliable, timely, and complete manner.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022

New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for Urgent Action to Tackle Pollution Crime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2022

Document fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and corruption are common components of pollution crimes, which often have a nexus with organised crime.

ESG / Sustainability

Asset Owners Increasingly Committing to Net Zero

By ESG Investor | 11/08/2022

The most requested data in Asia will be security-level exposure to climate risk, portfolio-level exposure to climate risks, and scenario metrics for climate change.

ESG / Sustainability

GFANZ Launches Net Zero Alignment Guidance

By ESG Investor | 10/08/2022

A key enhancement is an illustrative credibility framework to help assess emissions reduction targets and corporate net zero transition plans.

AML / KYC

Iran Makes First Import Order Using Crypto – Report

By Editors | 10/08/2022

By end September, the use of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts will be widely used in foreign trade with target countries, an Iranian official said.

AML / KYC

OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash

By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2022

The US Treasury Department says Tornado Cash has been used to launder over USD 7 billion worth of crypto since it was created in 2019.

AML / KYC

Russia Bars Asset Sales by Investors from Unfriendly Nations

By Editors | 09/08/2022

A presidential decree prevents investors from so-called unfriendly countries from selling their stakes in banks, strategic entities, and other projects.