Financial Action Task Force

    AML / KYC

    The Four e-KYC Models Around the World

    By Claus Christensen | 05/04/2020

    Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd identifies four e-KYC models in use across the world, but says that harmonisation and consolidation of these schemes is likely.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Re-rates US as ‘Largely Compliant’ on CDD Measures

    By Editors | 03/04/2020

    The US is now compliant on 9 FATF Recommendations, largely compliant on 22, partially compliant on 5, and non-compliant on 4.

    AML / KYC

    Doing What is Right: Financial Inclusion Needs Better Incentives

    By Isabella Chase | 02/04/2020

    Tools to enable financial inclusion exist, but without positive incentives to put these into practice barriers will remain, says RUSI’s Isabella Chase.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Encourages Technology Use to Address Covid-19 Challenges

    By Editors | 01/04/2020

    Criminals and terrorists may seek to exploit gaps and weaknesses in national AML/CFT systems, under the assumption that resources are focused elsewhere, the FATF says.

    AML / KYC

    Holding the Line on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2020

    Financial institutions need to ensure that UBO information on customers is complete and accurate, but this is only half the battle, says Refinitiv’s Phillip Malcolm.

    AML / KYC

    S. Korea Approves Revisions to Legal Framework for Crypto

    By Editors | 18/03/2020

    The revision bill was introduced last November, and passed on 5 March. The government has now approved the revision act at a cabinet meeting on 17 March.

    AML / KYC

    S. Korea Passes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto Sector

    By Editors | 11/03/2020

    The ‘Special Financial Information Law’ authorises Korean financial regulators to oversee the crypto industry and develop AML rules in line with the FATF recommendations.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine Lawmakers Warned of Urgent Need to Pass AML Reforms

    By Editors | 08/03/2020

    The AMLC has urged lawmakers to quickly pass legislative amendments to address AML/CTF deficiencies to avoid being grey- or black-listed by the FATF.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Issues Guidance Paper on Digital Identity Systems

    By Editors | 07/03/2020

    The guidance recommends a risk-based approach which relies on a set of assurance frameworks and technical standards for digital ID systems.

    AML / KYC

    Trade Misinvoicing a ‘Persistent Problem’ in Developing Countries

    By Editors | 05/03/2020

    Think tank Global Financial Integrity found $8.7tr in misinvoiced trade in the ten years from 2008 to 2017. Trade misinvoicing is one of the largest components of global illicit financial flows.

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