An AMLC review found deficiencies including excessive manual processes, high false positives, and a lack of understanding of how sanctions screening systems operate.
May 14, 2023New FATF report provides risk indicators to help identify opioids trafficking, noting that FIs and DNFBPs are an "important source of information" for FIUs.
December 2, 2022The FATF is consulting on draft guidance on Recommendation 24 and draft proposals to amend Recommendation 25 and its Interpretive Note until 6 December 2022.
November 3, 2022The RBI has reportedly asked State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda to run a CBDC pilot internally.
September 5, 2022Hong Kong official Christopher Hui says regulations for banks and money lenders on providing unsecured credit already cover BNPL services.
June 5, 2022The 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, 2021AI and machine learning make it easier for firms to spot suspicious behavior and reduce false positives, but adoption is not without challenges, says Ashish Rai.
August 2, 2021A new team being formed under the Cabinet Secretariat may help overcome the current fragmented bureaucracy and enhance cross-agency coordination.
July 5, 2021Although access to in-person services will expand, MAS "strongly encourages" FIs and their customers to continue using digital financial services and e-payments as much as possible.
June 17, 2020Vietnam’s banking sector must take radical steps to adopt international capital rules, reporting requirements and trading practices, says Francois Denimal at FIS.
June 9, 2020