All posts tagged "Accountants"
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767AML / KYCFATF President Calls on G20 to Fully Implement AML Standards
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.
November 25, 2020 -
1.3KAML / KYCThe Need for Tranche 2 AML Reform in Australia
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.
November 19, 2020 -
1.4KAML / KYCAUSTRAC Wants Lawyers, Accountants Under its AML Remit
AUSTRAC chief Nicole Rose expressed concerns that professional facilitators are being used to evade money laundering detection.
October 23, 2020 -
3.5KAML / KYCGlobal Tax Evasion Probe Targets Euro Capital Bank, Puerto Rico
Euro Pacific Bank, founded in 2017 by Peter Schiff and Mark Anderson, is said to be used by up to 400 Australian nationals, about 100 of which are considered “high-risk”.
October 18, 2020 -
1.4KAML / KYCFATF Upgrades China on Three Recommendations in Follow-up
This is to reflect progress on regulating online lending, guidance issued to online lending and other DNFBP sectors, and China's prohibition on virtual asset activities.
October 2, 2020 -
650AML / KYCTaiwan to Set New AML/CFT Rules for Accountants
Accountants will not be allowed to establish business relationships or conduct transactions with clients until their identities and actual beneficiaries are verified.
October 2, 2020 -
1.0KAML / KYCS. Korea AML/CFT Framework Significantly Strengthened: FATF
Korea demonstrates effective cooperation among local authorities, the private sector and foreign counterparts; and effective use and development of financial intelligence.
April 19, 2020 -
672ChinaChina: Fees Hinder Entry of Foreign Distressed Debt Funds – Report
Offshore funds have to rely on accounting and law firms throughout the three- to four-year life cycle of a transaction in China, at cost of up to 15% of the transaction's value.
February 18, 2020 -
1.8KAML / KYCMalaysia Replaces AML/CFT Framework with Two Policy Documents
The first document is for banks, insurers, money services businesses and payments providers. The second is for NBFIs and DNFBPs, including lawyers, accountants, casinos, real estate agents and trust companies.
January 3, 2020 -
1.0KAML / KYCSingapore Re-Rated on Four FATF Recommendations
Singapore is still rated 'partially compliant' on three FATF Recommendations for technical compliance, and will remain in enhanced follow-up.
November 19, 2019
