Banks must perform CDD on customers transferring virtual assets. Digital ID system iAM Smart can be used for identity verification.
January 19, 2023The settlement includes a $50mn penalty and a commitment by Coinbase to invest a further $50mn in its compliance programme over the next two years.
January 5, 2023More than 80 percent of banks have already implemented a 24/7 dedicated complaint hotline for customers to report incidents or suspicions of fraud.
December 16, 2022In a PoC, GLEIF demonstrated that embedding LEIs in eSeals allowed Japanese and European entities to transact digitally with greater trust.
December 15, 2022New licensing regime for VASPs will start on 1 June 2023. New registration regime for precious metals dealers will start on 1 April 2023.
December 8, 2022A new LegCo bill will require MNE entities in Hong Kong to pay profits tax on foreign equity disposals and dividend income, unless they are specifically exempted.
November 2, 2022The orders prevent the funds from being offered or distributed to consumers until deficiencies in their TMD statements are addressed to ASIC's satisfaction.
September 15, 2022Banks and their subsidiaries have until 1 June 2023 to comply with new regulatory requirements for their trust business and related activities.
May 30, 2022New OFAC designations; US and UK bans on Russian access to professional services; New trade restrictions, vessel designations
May 9, 2022Advisers will have to provide customers with suitable product options from at least three different providers for each class of insurance or takaful business being recommended.
April 29, 2022