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    G20 Officials Pledge Further Support to Global Economy

    By Editors | 19/07/2020

    The G20 officials have pledged to continue using all available policy tools to help support the global economy and enhance the resilience of the financial system.

    AML / KYC

    APAC Regulators Driving Digital Transformation

    By Rachel Woolley | 16/07/2020

    The pandemic has made it abundantly clear that digital transformation is no longer optional, says Fenergo’s Rachel Woolley.

    AML / KYC

    Revised FATF Standards ‘Clearly Apply’ to Stablecoins

    By Editors | 09/07/2020

    Stablecoins are better placed than many virtual assets to achieve mass-adoption, which makes them vulnerable to AML/CTF risk, the FATF says.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Highlights Progress to Adopt AML Standards for Virtual Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2020

    35 of 54 reporting jurisdictions have implemented the FATF Standards on virtual assets and VASPs, and progress has been made to develop technology for travel rule implementation.

    AML / KYC

    BCBS Updates AML Guidance to Advance Supervisory Cooperation

    By Editors | 02/07/2020

    Prudential and AML/CFT supervisors should establish an effective cooperation mechanism regardless of the institutional setting, the updated guidelines say.

    AML / KYC

    New FATF President Presents Objectives For Two-Year Term

    By Editors | 01/07/2020

    FATF President Marcus Pleyer will prioritise work on digital transformation, racially motivated terrorism, migrant smuggling, environmental crime, and illicit arms trafficking.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Progresses Key Initiatives at June 2020 Plenary

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    The Plenary discussed progress on virtual assets, stablecoins, illegal wildlife trade, and work on an enhanced framework for mutual evaluations and follow-up.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Report Addresses ‘Global Threat’ of Illegal Wildlife Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2020

    The FATF calls for a coordinated response from public authorities, the private sector and civil society to identify and disrupt financial flows from illegal wildlife trade.

    AML / KYC

    APAC Banks Will Come Out Stronger Post Pandemic

    By Greg Watson | 23/06/2020

    Covid-19 has kickstarted a rush to digitisation. Changes not expected for another 5-10 years will now be seen over the next 18 months, says Fenergo’s Greg Watson.

    AML / KYC

    Sri Lanka’s ‘Special Deposit Account’, a Recipe for Disaster

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/06/2020

    A CBSL scheme announced in April to drive inward remittances and investment may risk Sri Lanka falling back into the FATF’s grey list, says Duruthu Chandrasekera.

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