AML / KYC

Enforcement

MAS Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former Goldman Exec Roger Ng

By Editors | 05/09/2023

Roger Ng is banned from regulated activities in Singapore for life, due to his role in the theft of billions of dollars from 1MDB.

AML / KYC

India Ministry Gazettes Enhancements to AML/CFT Rules

By Editors | 05/09/2023

The amendments lower the shareholding threshold for company partners to be considered beneficial owners, from 15 percent to 10 percent

AML / KYC

Crypto Travel Rule Comes into Force in the UK

By Editors | 04/09/2023

The UK is now one of several jurisdictions to have now implemented the travel rule for the crypto sector.

AML / KYC

Cayman Islands Proposes Beneficial Ownership Transparency Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2023

Public access to the beneficial ownership register will be enabled, but only after there is clarity on the effect of the CJEU’s November 2022 ruling.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Fines, Suspends Crypto Lender for AML Violations

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Crypto lender Delio failed to assess money laundering risks, had KYC lapses, and failed to restrict transactions with unregistered VASPs.

AML / KYC

Malaysia: BNM Announces Penalties Against Ten Entities

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Seven entities within a group accepted deposits without a licence. Three other entities breached AML/CFT requirements.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka FIU Issues AML Guidelines for Legal Professionals

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 02/09/2023

Every legal professional is required to appoint a Compliance Officer to ensure compliance, and submit STRs to the FIU.

AML / KYC

MAS Offers New Guidance on BO Identification, Complex Structures

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2023

MAS inspections found “executional lapses” in this area as a result of “weak oversight” and “lack of risk awareness and vigilance”.

AML / KYC

MAS Issues Additional Guidance on Managing Sanctions Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2023

The guidance covers board and senior management responsibilities and the use of look-back reviews of past transactions.