Financial Action Task Force

    AML / KYC

    RUSI Calls On FATF to Devise Financial Inclusion Strategy

    By Editors | 15/06/2021

    Little concrete work has been done by the FATF so far to actively promote financial inclusion as part of its primary integrity mandate.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Sets Hard Deadline for Full AML/CFT Compliance

    By Editors | 07/06/2021

    The FSA has directed FIs to formulate a plan that ensures full compliance with its AML/CFT guidelines by March 2024.

    AML / KYC

    G7 Backs – but Looks Beyond – Mandatory Climate Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 07/06/2021

    TCFD, IASB frameworks endorsed; communique also calls for progress on impact, nature-based and beneficial ownership reporting.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong’s Proposed Licensing Regime for VASPs

    By Michael P Wong | 06/06/2021

    Dechert partner Michael Wong looks at the potential impact of Hong Kong’s newly proposed licensing regime for virtual asset service providers.

    AML / KYC

    APG Publishes 2nd Follow-up Report on Pakistan

    By Editors | 04/06/2021

    Pakistan had requested a re-rating on 23 FATF Recommendations: 21 were upgraded, one was not re-rated, and one was downgraded.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Urges Banks to Use iAM Smart in Remote Onboarding

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2021

    The HKMA clarifies that when iAM Smart is used for identity verification, record keeping requirements may be met by retaining data obtained via API.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong to Bar Retail Investors from Crypto Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2021

    Hong Kong’s FSTB has issued consultation conclusions on the new licensing regime for VASPs and a new registration regime for precious metals dealers.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine AMLC to Penalise Firms for Incorrect STR Filings

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2021

    AMLC Executive Director Mel Georgie Racela told Regulation Asia that incorrect STR filings identified in a recent review will result in supervisory action.

    AML / KYC

    Proliferation Financing Risk: A Due Diligence Challenge

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2021

    Measures for detecting proliferation financing risk are designed to help identify sanctions evasion and uncover the beneficial owners of corporate entities.

    AML / KYC

    Pakistan to Pass Two New Laws to Meet FATF Action Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2021

    The laws cover the handling of forfeited properties and assets, and the transfer of money laundering cases to specialised agencies.

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