All posts tagged "terrorism"
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161AML / KYCAUSTRAC Publishes Guidance on Geographical Link Test
The geographical link test helps firms that provide designated services determine whether they have AML/CTF obligations in Australia.
October 21, 2021 -
238AML / KYCSingapore Court Jails Businessman for Financing ISIS Fighter
The Singaporean businessman gave about SGD 1,000 to a Malaysian man to finance his travel to Syria to become an ISIS fighter.
September 14, 2021 -
205AML / KYCPhilippine SEC Disseminates Guidance on Targeted Financial Sanctions
The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.
September 13, 2021 -
503AML / KYCNew FATF Report Sounds Alarm Over Environmental Crime
The report highlights the use of trade-based fraud and shell companies by criminals to launder proceeds from environmental crime.
June 29, 2021 -
195AML / KYCBSP Orders Banks to Enhance STR Filing Processes
Incorrect STR filings, as identified by the AMLC in a recent review, could downplay the risk and prioritisation of STRs, particularly when they involve high-risk crimes.
June 7, 2021 -
385AML / KYCUS DOJ Forms Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force
The task force will be used to coordinate efforts to combat ransomware attacks, which will now be treated with the severity of terrorism threats.
June 7, 2021 -
523AML / KYCEU Sanctions Officials from China, Myanmar, Others
The EU, US, UK and Canada all imposed sanctions against Chinese officials and entities on Monday, citing human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
March 23, 2021 -
1.2KAML / KYCFATF President Calls on G20 to Fully Implement AML Standards
Marcus Pleyer says not all G20 members have taken effective action to make a real difference, despite their public calls for full implementation of the FATF standards.
November 25, 2020 -
1.5KAML / KYCNew FATF President Presents Objectives For Two-Year Term
FATF President Marcus Pleyer will prioritise work on digital transformation, racially motivated terrorism, migrant smuggling, environmental crime, and illicit arms trafficking.
July 2, 2020 -
835AML / KYCNational Security Legislation Promulgates in Hong Kong
A legislative notice has been posted in the Hong Kong gazette, saying the national law applies in the city as part of the Basic Law from 11pm on 30 June 2020.
July 1, 2020
