All posts tagged "Money Laundering"
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592AML / KYCThe Need for a Cross-Sector & Cross-Jurisdictional AML Regime
It's time to have a conversation about implementing real AML information sharing across organisations, sectors and jurisdictions, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.
May 16, 2019 -
287AML / KYCMalaysia Extradites Former Goldman Banker to US
Extradited from Malaysia, the former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng has pleaded not guilty to 1MDB-related charges in the US, and has been released under house arrest.
May 7, 2019 -
731AML / KYCJapan to Halt Overseas Transfers that Bypass Bank Accounts
In preparation for this year's FATF review, Japanese banks will reportedly terminate counter services for overseas remittances that bypass bank accounts.
May 6, 2019 -
962AML / 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 -
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FATF to Adopt ‘Open-ended’ Mandate Starting in 2020
The new open-ended mandate recognises FATF's leadership role and strengthens its capacity to respond to threats facing the financial system.
April 17, 2019 -
830AML / KYCUN Security Council Resolution Targets Terrorism Financing
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling on member states to beef up efforts to identify, prosecute and penalise those directly or indirectly financing terrorism.
April 1, 2019 -
404AML / KYCMalaysia Mulls Cash Transaction Limit as AML Measure
Bank Negara Malaysia will conduct a public consultation by Q3 to gather feedback on the implementation of a cash transaction limit, what it should be, and whether it is even desirable.
April 1, 2019 -
692AML / KYCMAS Details Enforcement Outcomes, Priorities in Inaugural Report
The inaugural enforcement report reveals that MAS issued S$16.8mn in financial penalties and S$698,000 in civil penalties over 18 months.
March 21, 2019 -
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FATF Commends China, Sri Lanka; Watchlists Cambodia
The Financial Action Task Force has marked the end of its fourth round of mutual evaluations with an announcement of its latest plenary session last week.
February 26, 2019 -
583AML / KYCAUSTRAC Trials Reporting Automation through Smart Contracts
The proof of concept project commenced in December 2018 and aims to help reporting entities automate the reporting of international funds transfers to AUSTRAC.
February 26, 2019
