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    “No Threshold” Approach Way Forward for Beneficial Ownership Frameworks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/12/2023

    Experts recommend proper legal frameworks, comprehensive verification processes, and international cooperation, to improve the effectiveness of beneficial ownership systems.

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    AML / KYC

    India, US Pledge to Cooperate on Global Illicit Finance Risks

    By Editors | 17/12/2023

    Key topics of the joint India-US AML/CFT Dialogue were virtual assets, sanctions implementation, and beneficial ownership transparency.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Single-Family Offices Scrutinised for Money Laundering Risks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/12/2023

    Legal experts advising SFOs view proposed regulatory measures as incremental steps toward AML compliance amid the financial hub’s biggest money laundering scandal.

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    IMF to Expand AML/CFT Data Analytics Capabilities

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2023

    The IMF plans to increase focus on assessing and mitigating the macro-economic impacts of illicit flows in the global financial system.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Chair Calls for Coordinated Response to Crypto Challenges

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/12/2023

    Jean-Paul Servais and Tuang Lee Lim from IOSCO highlight the need for standardised guidelines for crypto, digital assets and sustainability.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    EBA Consults on Travel Rule Guidelines for Funds and Crypto Transfers

    By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2023

    The EBA plans new guidelines to prevent the misuse of funds and crypto-assets transfers for illicit purposes, aligning with FATF standards.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Basel Institute on Governance “Cautiously Optimistic” Regarding Crypto Risks

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

    Criminal funds flowing through blockchains are “decreasing constantly” as a proportion of total value. Regulations in the world’s financial centres are becoming stronger.

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    FATF, OECD Spotlight Vulnerabilities of Investment Migration Programmes

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

    The report proposes mitigation measures to address the risks and vulnerabilities associated with investment migration programmes.

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    FATF Revises Standards to Improve Asset Recovery Outcomes

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2023

    FATF has revised its Recommendations and published a new report to promote the use of Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Networks, or ARINs.

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    FATF Updates Standards to Address Adverse Outcomes Facing NPOs

    By Editors | 17/11/2023

    The FATF adopted amendments to Recommendation 8 and its Interpretive Note and updated its best practices paper on combatting TF abuse of NPOs.

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