The FATF will issue updated guidance for VASPs next week. A statement on Afghanistan was released. Beneficial ownership and cross-border payments also in focus.
October 23, 2021Marcus Pleyer said "there is no discussion on blacklisting Pakistan" as its government has demonstrated a "clear commitment" and is cooperating with the FATF.
October 22, 2021The FATF proposes countries be required to assess the AML/CTF risks associated with foreign-created legal persons, and take steps to manage and mitigate them.
October 22, 2021The FATF acknowledges work underway to revise China's AML laws to bring DNFBPs into scope and set a foundation for a new beneficial ownership regime.
October 11, 2021Changes being considered include the introduction of a new registration regime for all AML/CFT businesses, a licensing regime for VASPs, and direct penalties for senior managers.
October 8, 2021Matthew Field discusses how Japan's FIs can enhance the maturity of their AML programmes through a data-driven approach that places the customer entity in focus.
September 24, 2021Areas of AML/CFT policy that urgently need more attention are virtual assets, implementation effectiveness, beneficial ownership, and DNFBPs.
September 22, 2021The FATF action plan requires the Philippines to enhance and streamline law enforcement agencies’ access to accurate and up to date beneficial ownership information.
September 10, 2021The banks were deceived regarding true beneficial ownership in their decision to open bank accounts between 2014 to 2017.
September 9, 2021The report says more needs to be done to combat organised crime and WMD proliferation risks, and a joint-agency body should be designated for setting national AML/CFT policies.
August 31, 2021