All posts tagged "Due diligence"
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312AML / KYCHong Kong, China Framework Comparison – KYC Standards
Given the similarities between Hong Kong and China's KYC frameworks, cross-border onboarding and account opening has become less of a challenge, say Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan, Gregory Achache and Marina Mai.
May 23, 2019 -
987AML / 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 -
668AML / 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 -
2.1KAML / 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 -
777AML / KYCHKEX Offers Listing Applicants Guidance on Sanctions Risk
International law firm Hogan Lovells says the HKEX guidance provides significant insight into how it will consider international trade and sanctions issues in the context of IPO transactions.
March 26, 2019 -
602Australia & NZAPRA Proposes Stricter Credit Risk Management Standards
The revised prudential standard enhances board oversight of credit risk and requires more intensive credit checks on borrowers. APRA also highlights the risks of P2P originated loans.
March 26, 2019 -
728FeatureSFC Extends Compliance Deadline for New Rules on Complex Products
The SFC has extended the deadline for compliance with new rules requiring firms to ensure client suitability when selling complex products by two months.
March 20, 2019 -
758EnforcementSFC Fines UBS and Others HK$787mn for IPO Sponsor Failures
“The sanctions send a strong and clear message to the market that we will not hesitate to hold errant sponsors accountable for their misconduct,” said SFC chief Ashley Alder.
March 15, 2019 -
2.4KFintech / Regtech
MAS Proposes New Requirements for Banks’ Outsourced Functions
The proposals will expand MAS' powers to impose requirements on banks' and merchant banks' outsourcing arrangements, regardless of where outsourced functions are performed.
February 8, 2019 -
955AML / KYCComplying with AML/CTF Obligations in Australia
Sophie Grace director Sophie Gerber lays out the obligations reporting entities must adhere to for compliance with AML/CTF rules in Australia.
February 6, 2019
