AML / KYC

    AML / KYC

    China Ramped Up AML/CTF Enforcement in 2018, PBOC Report Shows

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Enforcement of AML/CTF rules increased in 2018, evidenced by a 41% increase in fines levied. Firms in non-financial sectors have also been brought under the PBOC’s AML/CTF supervision ambit.

    AML / KYC

    BCBS Seeks Cooperation Between Prudential and AML Supervisors

    By Editors | 13/11/2019

    The BCBS says different supervisory functions should exchange information and cooperate both domestically and across borders, regardless of the institutional setting.

    AML / KYC

    BCBS Updates AML/CFT Guidance for Correspondent Banking

    By Editors | 10/11/2019

    The revisions update the list of risk indicators banks should use to conduct risk assessments and specify conditions for using KYC utilities for obtaining customer information.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Proposes Cash Payment Limit to Curb Financial Crime

    By Editors | 08/11/2019

    The central bank says any action aimed at circumventing the proposed 25,000 ringgit cash transaction limit would be considered an offence for both the payer and payee.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI Allows Intermediaries, Funds to Use Aadhaar for e-KYC

    By Editors | 08/11/2019

    Intermediaries and mutual fund distributors are not allowed to store investors’ Aadhaar numbers “under any circumstances”.

    AML / KYC

    Australia Has an IFTI Problem

    By Eric Knight | 08/11/2019

    Australia’s approach to international payments needs to change, and reporting entities need to update their legacy systems for better reporting, say Eric Knight and Nick Armstrong.

    AML / KYC

    Fintel Alliance Is Critical to Financial Crime Fight: AUSTRAC

    By Editors | 07/11/2019

    The Fintel Alliance reveals its operational results in its annual report. A second report sets out financial indicators to help FIs detect and report child sexual exploitation.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Unveils Regulatory Framework for Crypto Exchanges

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2019

    Under the new framework, announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week, platform operators that offer trading in virtual assets classified as securities may seek Type 1 and Type 7 licences from the SFC.

    AML / KYC

    OCBC Enables Instant Bank Account Opening for Startups

    By Editors | 05/11/2019

    OCBC Enables Instant Bank Account Opening for Startups

    AML / KYC

    Malaysian Banks Force Closures of Iran-linked Accounts

    By Editors | 02/11/2019

    CIMB and Maybank are two of the largest banks forcing closures of accounts belonging to Iranian companies and individuals, amid new sanctions imposed by the US.

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