Financial Action Task Force

AML / KYC

Financial Crime Fighters Set to Gather in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2025

The HKMA and GCFFC are bringing together financial crime fighters from around the world amid an increasingly complex threat landscape.

AML / KYC

FATF Calls for Greater Public-Private Collaboration at Mumbai Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo said public authorities and the private sector “play on the same team” in the fight against financial crime.

AML / KYC

MAS Releases Paper to Strengthen Singapore’s Defences Against PF Risk

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The paper provides guidance on PF risks and typologies, risk assessment methodologies, mitigation strategies, and AI-driven detection solutions.

AML / KYC

Gambling Sector Remains in AUSTRAC’s Gunsights, As Court Looms for Star

By Nathan Lynch | 26/03/2025

AUSTRAC will continue to target gambling companies where “the risk has been large and the responsibility has been negligent.”

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia Outlines 2025 Plans to Strengthen the Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The SC will develop its next capital market masterplan, advance ACMF initiatives, and prepare for FATF and CG Watch assessments.

AML / KYC

New Zealand’s Latest Risk Assessment Will Trigger AML/CFT Programme Reviews

By Nathan Lynch | 20/03/2025

New Zealand’s latest National Risk Assessment should act as a trigger for organisations to review their risk assessments, internal systems and controls, writes Nathan Lynch.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka Hires Former APG Official to Help Identify AML/CFT Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

Former APG Executive Secretary Gordon Hook will help identify gaps, particularly in licensed banks, in preparation for Sri Lanka’s next mutual evaluation in 2026.

AML / KYC

FATF Releases Report on Online Child Sexual Exploitation

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

The report discusses how criminals exploit digital platforms, encrypted messaging, and financial systems to profit from child abuse.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Says FIs are Not Meeting Obligations on AML Education

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

KoFIU said many executives and board members of FIs are not meeting the recommended six-hour minimum AML training requirement.