Discussions are underway on the implementation of a new shared transaction monitoring and screening system. A new 'beneficial ownership list system' has been established.
April 18, 2022The Bill will also give the government powers to freeze, seize or attach funds or other financial assets or economic resources to prevent WMD financing.
April 7, 2022Senate committee warns that the government's failure to bring lawyers, accountants and real estate professionals into the AML/CFT regime is harming Australians.
April 1, 2022FIs should consider building "more holistic" customer profiles, using additional identity attributes and ensuring they are alerted to changes in data points.
March 30, 2022A new bill will require companies to provide accurate beneficial ownership information. A unique identifier will be assigned to all beneficial owners and directors.
March 24, 2022Financial institutions have an important role to play in helping authorities profile migrant smugglers’ financial behaviour, the FATF says in a new report.
March 23, 2022The new law comes as crypto firms in the UAE receive streams of requests from sanctioned Russians to liquidate billions of dollars of crypto assets.
March 16, 2022The new centre will adopt a multi-agency approach to drive a coordinated global response to transnational financial crime and corruption.
March 16, 2022Plenary adopts amendments to Recommendation 24, approves revised methodology for mutual evaluations, publishes draft guidance for real estate sector.
March 7, 2022Russia's actions run counter to the FATF core principles. The FATF is reviewing Russia’s role at the FATF and will consider steps to uphold its core values.
March 7, 2022