All posts tagged "AML"
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326AML / KYCFATF Releases Mutual Evaluation Report on China
Some of the gaps identified relate to an insufficient focus on non-financial businesses and professions, difficulties identifying beneficial ownership, and an inadequate sanctions framework.
April 19, 2019 -
328AML / KYC
FATF to Adopt ‘Open-ended’ Mandate Starting in 2020
The new open-ended mandate recognises FATF's leadership role and strengthens its capacity to respond to threats facing the financial system.
April 17, 2019 -
412AML / KYCJapan FSA Proposes Stronger Regulation for Crypto Assets
In a bill to amend the law, the FSA proposes the introduction of stronger protections for investors and restrictions to prevent misconduct in the crypto sector.
April 13, 2019 -
579AML / KYCStandard Chartered Fined Over $1bn by US, UK Authorities
Standard Chartered Bank will pay $947mn to US authorities for poor AML controls and sanctions breaches, and $134mn to the UK FCA for AML breaches.
April 11, 2019 -
1.9KAML / KYCMAS Renews Call for Use of Data Analytics in AML/CFT Programmes
MAS has renewed calls for financial institutions to further develop their data analytics capabilities in the interest of improving the effectiveness of their AML/CFT programmes.
April 9, 2019 -
966Asia-PacificASEAN Pushes for Cross-Border Settlement in Local Currencies
ASEAN central bankers are setting up direct settlement systems that use local currencies, in a bid to reduce transaction costs and exposures to global volatility.
April 8, 2019 -
2.6KAML / KYCArtificial Intelligence – the Ultimate Weapon to Fight Financial Crime
Getting buy-in from senior management is one of the biggest hurdles to adopting AI in the fight against financial crime, says Fenergo's Karl Seagrave.
April 3, 2019 -
396AML / KYCFMA Monitoring Report Reveals Multiple AML/CFT Deficiencies
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has released a report highlighting failures in reporting entities' AML/CFT programmes, risk assessments and customer due diligence.
April 2, 2019 -
750AML / KYCUN Security Council Resolution Targets Terrorism Financing
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling on member states to beef up efforts to identify, prosecute and penalise those directly or indirectly financing terrorism.
April 1, 2019 -
378AML / KYCMalaysia Mulls Cash Transaction Limit as AML Measure
Bank Negara Malaysia will conduct a public consultation by Q3 to gather feedback on the implementation of a cash transaction limit, what it should be, and whether it is even desirable.
April 1, 2019
