Financial Action Task Force

    AML / KYC

    Japan to Form Cross-agency AML Team Following FATF Review

    By Editors | 05/07/2021

    A new team being formed under the Cabinet Secretariat may help overcome the current fragmented bureaucracy and enhance cross-agency coordination.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia, Brunei to Cooperate on AML/CTF in Payments

    By Editors | 03/07/2021

    The MoU aims to strengthen policy cooperation on AML/CTF in payments. Indonesia is seeking to become a member of the FATF.

    AML / KYC

    Binance Deploys New AML Solution Amid Regulatory Pressure

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/07/2021

    Binance has deployed a new AML compliance solution in the face of a ban in the UK and warnings from Japanese and Thai regulators.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Issues Report on Racially Motivated Terrorism Financing

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    Most of the funding obtained by extreme right-wing groups comes from legal sources, such as donations, membership fees, and commercial activities.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Issues Guidance on Mitigating Proliferation Financing Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2021

    The guidance highlights the need for effective onboarding processes, ongoing monitoring, staff training, risk management, sanctions screening, and a strong compliance culture.

    AML / KYC

    Digital Identity: A Sound Model for Risk Mitigation

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2021

    Lax attitudes towards security by consumers have made it increasingly important for banks to take advantage of digital identity systems and put in place robust security measures.

    AML / KYC

    New FATF Report Sounds Alarm Over Environmental Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2021

    The report highlights the use of trade-based fraud and shell companies by criminals to launder proceeds from environmental crime.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Plenary Packs Powerful Punch

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2021

    The FATF finalised reports on technological innovation, environmental crime, and asset recovery. New guidance on PF risk and a white paper on beneficial ownership were also finalised.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Senate to Launch Inquiry into DNFBP Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2021

    The inquiry will examine the impacts of bringing DNFBPs into scope under Australia’s AML/CTF regime, including AUSTRAC’s capacity to regulate 100,000 more entities.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine SEC Backs Amendments to Bank Secrecy Law

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/06/2021

    Bank secrecy has prevented the SEC from validating information and establishing the owners of bank accounts linked to securities violations.

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