All posts tagged "Customer due diligence"
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169AML / KYCGermany’s BaFin Fines N26 Over Weak AML Controls
The €4.25mn fine was paid in July but only made public by BaFin on 29 September. N26 says it already addressed the problems.
October 8, 2021 -
216AML / KYCNew Zealand Consults on Broad Changes to AML/CFT Act
Changes 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, 2021 -
155AML / KYCNZ FMA Toughens Approach to AML Non-Compliance
The FMA's James Greig noted a lower tolerance for AML/CFT non-compliance, given the regime has been in place for eight years.
October 1, 2021 -
454AML / KYCSFC Finalises AML Guidelines for Securities Sector
The guidelines will take effect on 30 September, except for the new cross-border correspondent relationships requirements, which take effect six months later.
September 16, 2021 -
242AML / KYCNZ Court Fines CLSA Premium NZ for AML/CFT Breaches
The court said CDD requirements were clearly subordinated to the continuation of CLSA Premium NZ's relationship with high net worth customers.
September 14, 2021 -
207AML / KYCPhilippine SEC Disseminates Guidance on Targeted Financial Sanctions
The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.
September 13, 2021 -
302AML / KYCPhilippine AMLC Asks Firms to Provide UBO Information in STRs
The 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, 2021 -
495AML / KYCFATF Releases Mutual Evaluation Report for Japan
The 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 -
196AML / KYCBitMEX to Pay $100m in Civil Penalties for US Regulatory Breaches
BitMEX unlawfully accepted orders and funds from US customers to trade cryptocurrencies and failed to have in place an AML and user verification programme.
August 12, 2021 -
212AML / KYCEuropean Commission Presents Package of AML/CFT Reforms
A new EU-level AML authority will coordinate national authorities to ensure the private sector correctly and consistently applies EU rules.
July 23, 2021
