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    HKMA to Scale Up AML Efforts in 2023: Carmen Chu

    By Bradley Maclean | 04/01/2023

    Executive Director Carmen Chu discusses the actions the HKMA is taking to disrupt AML threats to Hong Kong, and technology initiatives that are making a difference.

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    Regulation Asia: Top 20 News Stories for 2022

    By Editors | 28/12/2022

    This list presents the most-read new stories published by Regulation Asia in 2022, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

    AML / KYC

    Head of German FIU Resigns Over Secret SAR Backlog – Report

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    The German FIU was sitting on more than 100,000 unprocessed SARs which it did not disclose to the FATF during its mutual evaluation.

    AML / KYC

    IDAXA to Develop Global AML Standards for Crypto Industry

    By Editors | 20/12/2022

    IDAXA has launched a new working group, chaired by former policymaker Andrew Churchill, to propose globally harmonised AML/CFT standards for virtual asset service providers and regulators.

    AML / KYC

    Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors

    By ESG Investor | 19/12/2022

    European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Releases First Proliferation Financing Risk Assessment

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2022

    Australia is vulnerable due to lack of reporting requirements for DNFBPs and poor transparency of companies, trusts, and beneficial ownership.

    AML / KYC

    EU Council Agrees Position on AML/CFT Reform Package

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2022

    The package includes AML/CFT rules for the crypto sector and a ban on cash payments over EUR 10,000, among other measures.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes AML/CTF Amendment Bill

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2022

    New licensing regime for VASPs will start on 1 June 2023. New registration regime for precious metals dealers will start on 1 April 2023.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Lawmakers Approve Revisions to Anti Financial Crime Laws

    By Editors | 07/12/2022

    The revisions will allow Japanese authorities to criminally punish crypto firms that do not comply with the Travel Rule.

    AML / KYC

    Swimming in Dirty Money: It’s Time to Dive Below the Surface

    By Tom Keatinge | 05/12/2022

    The failure to address the illicit finance in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a glaring omission, says RUSI’s Tom Keatinge.

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