AML / KYC

OCBC Launches Digital Account Opening Service for Foreign Consumers

By Editors | 23/06/2023

Customers who plan to relocate to Singapore from Malaysia, Indonesia, mainland China and Hong Kong can open OCBC bank accounts digitally.

Fintech / Regtech

US DOJ Launches New Section to Focus on Cyber Threats

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2023

The new section will focus national security cyber threats, such as state-sponsored hackers, cybercriminals, and money launderers.

AML / KYC

Senate Committee to Investigate Perth Mint’s AML Compliance

By Editors | 22/06/2023

The Senate voted to set up the inquiry into Perth Mint, without support from the federal Labor government.

AML / KYC

China CCDI Analyses Corruption Cases at China Development Bank

By Editors | 22/06/2023

CCDI attributed CDB’s corruption problem to a lack of self-discipline among its leaders, inadequate internal governance and control, and a “backward” corporate culture.

Enforcement

MAS Fines Three Banks and an Insurer for AML Breaches

By Karen Ng | 22/06/2023

The institutions had “inadequate AML/CFT controls in place” when they dealt with persons who were involved in Wirecard-related transactions.

Enforcement

US DOJ Charges Russian Hacker for LockBit Ransomware Attacks

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2023

Ruslan Astamirov is the third person to be charged over the LockBit ransomware variant. A global cybersecurity advisory has also been issued.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cuscal Introduces New Requirements for Crypto Firms in Australia

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2023

Digital currency exchanges have to meet additional requirements to continue using services on Cuscal’s platform.

Enforcement

Ex-PBOC Deputy Governor Arrested on Bribery Suspicions

By Editors | 22/06/2023

Fan Yifei has been arrested and is now the subject of a criminal investigation for alleged bribery and abuse of power offences.

AML / KYC

Indonesia OJK Issues New AML/CFT/CPF Regulations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2023

OJK’s Mahendra Siregar said the new regulations are aligned with the FATF standards, and will help Indonesia become a FATF member.

AML / KYC

AMLC Sheds Light on Terrorism Financing Threats Facing Philippines

By Editors | 21/06/2023

New risk assessment highlights the use of social media platforms and cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups to raise funds.

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