The SARs contained in the FinCEN Files flagged 1,781 transactions that flowed through Singapore as potentially suspicious.
September 22, 2020The trove of documents shows that the banks allowed $2tr to flow through the financial system despite having flagged the transactions as suspicious.
September 22, 2020June saw the restraint of NZ$140mn from alleged money launderer Alexander Vinnik and the seizure of over 30 high-end cars from outlaw motorcycle gangs.
August 12, 2020Nine major Hong Kong banks have pledged to help SME customers that encounter financial difficulties by adopting accommodative lending policies.
October 18, 2019The increase in suspicious activity reported is an indication of the financial industry's commitment to fighting money laundering and terrorism financing.
May 22, 2019The Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) will come into force on the 10 January 2020, with far-reaching impacts aimed at addressing weaknesses in the EU's AML/CFT regime that have come to light since the enactment of 4MLD in June 2017.
September 5, 2018