Financial Action Task Force

AML / KYC

CBIRC Tightens Scrutiny of AML/CTF Programmes at Banks, Insurers

By Editors | 06/01/2020

Banks and insurers are required to submit annual reports on their AML/CTF programmes within 20 working days after the end of each year. For 2019, the reports should be submitted by 15 February 2020.

AML / KYC

MAS Adopts FATF Standards on VASPs in Payment Services Act

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2019

MAS has proposed amendments will align the Payment Services Act with the most recent enhancements to the FATF Standards in relation to virtual asset service providers.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Urges ‘Effectiveness’ Emphasis in AML/CTF Programmes

By Editors | 23/12/2019

FIs are devoting resources to maximise technical compliance, while not necessarily optimising detection or deterrence of illicit activity, the Wolfsberg Group says.

AML / KYC

HKMA Asks Banks, SVFs to Assess AML/CFT Risks of VASP Dealings

By Editors | 17/12/2019

Authorised institutions and SVF licensees should conduct appropriate risk assessments to differentiate the risks of the individual virtual asset service providers they deal with, the HKMA says.

AML / KYC

Japan Banks to Join JPM Blockchain Initative to Boost AML Measures

By Editors | 11/12/2019

Japanese banks are looking to use JP Morgan’s Interbank Information Network to bolster AML measures because it makes screening of cash recipients faster and more efficient.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Establish Legal Basis for Cryptocurrency Investment

By Editors | 27/11/2019

A bill passed by the national policy committee will subject digital asset businesses to penalties for not meeting FATF standards in their oversight systems for preventing money laundering.

AML / KYC

FATF to Develop Guidance on Disrupting Illegal Wildlife Trade

By Editors | 26/11/2019

Under its Chinese presidency, the FATF has made it a priority to help countries target money and criminal networks involved in the illegal wildlife trade.

AML / KYC

We Need to Accelerate Regtech Transition in AML Work: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2019

We need to enable a wider application of technology to AML work in the sector, deputy chief Arthur Yuen said at the HKMA’s its first AML/CFT RegTech Forum on Friday.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh Publishes New National AML/CFT Strategy

By Editors | 23/11/2019

The national strategy contains 11 strategies along with 137 action plans, aimed at eliminating gaps identified in the 2016 mutual evaluation report from the APG.