Financial Action Task Force

    AML / KYC

    FATF President Calls on G20 to Fully Implement AML Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2020

    Marcus Pleyer says not all G20 members have taken effective action to make a real difference, despite their public calls for full implementation of the FATF standards.

    AML / KYC

    The Need for Tranche 2 AML Reform in Australia

    By Jeremy Moller | 18/11/2020

    Norton Rose Fulbright’s Jeremy Moller highlights the advantages of regulating legal, accounting and real estate services under Australia’s AML laws, sooner rather than later.

    AML / KYC

    FSC Korea to Introduce FATF-aligned AML Rules for VASPs

    By Editors | 04/11/2020

    Under the new rules, the ‘travel rule’ will apply to VASPs in respect of all virtual asset transactions worth more than KRW 1 million.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong to Align Crypto Regulatory Framework with FATF Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020

    The government proposes to introduce a new licensing regime for VASPs that trade non-security tokens, and a registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Bill to Align Payment Services Act with FATF Standards

    By Editors | 03/11/2020

    The bill will expand the definition of a DPT service, broaden the definition of cross-border money transfer service, and allow MAS to impose measures on DPT services providers.

    AML / KYC

    Financial Crime Country Lists in a Fragmenting World Order

    By Tom Keatinge | 30/10/2020

    Those that promote lists of countries that are slow to tackle financial crime must work harder to exclude politics and prove their integrity and value, says RUSI’s Tom Keatinge.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Issues Draft AML Rules for Beijing Real Estate Sector

    By Editors | 27/10/2020

    The guidelines impose obligations on developers and intermediaries to strengthen AML supervision and management in real estate transactions.

    AML / KYC

    FATF to Drive Digital Transformation of AML/CFT Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2020

    Digital transformation of AML/CFT systems will help to ensure their resilience in future and build their efficiency, the FATF says.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Adopts Measures to Mitigate Proliferation Financing Risk

    By Editors | 25/10/2020

    The changes are aimed at ensuring FIs and DNFBPs do not unwittingly support or become part of proliferation financing networks or schemes.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Wants Lawyers, Accountants Under its AML Remit

    By Editors | 23/10/2020

    AUSTRAC chief Nicole Rose expressed concerns that professional facilitators are being used to evade money laundering detection.

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