Financial Action Task Force

    AML / KYC

    NLP for Regulatory Compliance: A Question of When, Not If

    By Irene Liu | 27/10/2022

    Accenture’s Irene Liu and team discuss the use of NLP technology within compliance functions, as well as the adoption challenges and how to address them.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Blacklists Myanmar, Sidelines Russia, De-lists Pakistan

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2022

    Myanmar is on the FATF “blacklist” alongside Iran and North Korea. Pakistan was removed from the “grey list”.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine May Pass Bank Secrecy Law Amendments Next Month

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The amendments will allow the BSP to look into deposit accounts for inquiries into fraud, serious irregularity, and unlawful activity.

    AML / KYC

    IMF Publishes Guide to Beneficial Ownership Transparency

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    Despite guidance issued by the FATF over the years, effective implementation of beneficial ownership requirements is still a challenge for many countries, says the IMF’s Bo Li.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Cabinet Passes Bill to Strengthen AML System

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    Crypto exchanges will be obliged to share information on users and screen customers against sanctions lists.

    AML / KYC

    Switzerland to Commence Work on Creating UBO Register

    By Editors | 14/10/2022

    A bill will be drafted by mid 2023 to create a central beneficial ownership register that will be accessible to authorities.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Unveils Plans for Next Phase of Cross-Border Payments Work

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The prioritisation plan emphasises a need to strengthen external engagement and partnerships to take forward the roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Government Publishes New National CTF Strategy

    By Editors | 09/10/2022

    A national risk assessment found remittance agents and banks to be the most vulnerable. MAS will develop new guidance for both sectors.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Passes Amendments to Accountants Act

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2022

    ACRA is empowered to conduct inspections on accounting entities, compel them to remediate lapses identified, and impose sanctions when necessary.

    AML / KYC

    FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

    By Editors | 30/09/2022

    The rule is effective from 1 January 2024. Existing companies will have one year to report information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN.

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