All posts tagged "CDD"
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974AML / KYCMAS Consults on AML/CFT Notices for Payment Services
The first Notice covers account issuance, money transfers and money changing services. The second Notice sets out a separate framework for digital payment tokens.
June 7, 2019 -
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MAS Consults on Proposed Framework for Variable Capital Companies
The proposals include an AML/CFT framework for VCCs requiring them to engage an eligible financial institution to perform the necessary checks.
May 2, 2019 -
1.1KAML / KYCDelayering AML – Ideal Test Field for Innovative Technologies
AML/CFT is an ideal test field for new technologies given the risk factors and complex challenges Asian banks face, says Synpulse's Prasanna Venkatesan.
April 23, 2019 -
725AML / 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 -
511AML / 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 -
2.0KAML / KYC
AML Beyond Banking: The Increasing Scope of Global AML Regulation
Increased transparency in the banking sector has made other avenues for money laundering gain greater prominence, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.
February 20, 2019 -
712AML / KYCHKMA’s Regulatory Expectations of Remote Customer On-boarding
Remote onboarding technology should be able to authenticate customer identities through document image acquisition and “incontrovertibly” link identities through biometrics.
February 5, 2019 -
1.1KAML / KYCJPMorgan Hong Kong Fined for Inadequate AML/CTF Controls
An HKMA investigation found that JPMorgan Hong Kong failed to establish and maintain effective controls for handling wire transfers, conducting CDD and monitoring business relationships.
December 30, 2018 -
554AML / KYCFATF Issues Guidance on Securities Sector Risk-based Approach
The guidance supports the design and implementation of the risk-based approach for securities products and services, which can create opportunities for criminals to launder proceeds of crime.
November 2, 2018 -
658AML / KYCSFC AML/CFT Guideline Revisions to Take Effect in November
A July consultation proposed amendments to improve the Guideline's usefulness and relevance and ensure its alignment with international AML/CFT standards.
October 15, 2018
