Sanctions

Crypto / Digital Assets

BSP Urged to Take Action Against Unregistered Crypto Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2023

Infrawatch PH says exhibiting leniency toward unregistered crypto exchanges risks the Philippines remaining on the FATF gray list.

AML / KYC

FATF Plenary: Cameroon, Croatia and Vietnam Added to Grey List

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2023

The FATF will publish on 27 June its fourth update on the implementation of the recommendations on virtual assets and VASPs.

AML / KYC

US, EU Push for UAE Removal from FATF Gray List

By Editors | 23/06/2023

Some officials have reportedly been pushing for UAE to be removed from the FATF’s grey list. The country could be removed in as soon as a few months.

Enforcement

Swedbank to Pay $3.4m to Settle Liability for Sanctions Violations

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2023

Swedbank Latvia sent send payments to persons in Crimea through US correspondent banks in violation of OFAC sanctions.

Sanctions

EU Ambassadors Agree On 11th Russia Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2023

The package includes a new mechanism that will allow the EU to target third countries that are helping Russia to circumvent existing sanctions.

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.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Myanmar Ministry of Defence, Two State Banks

By Editors | 23/06/2023

OFAC said the two banks facilitate foreign currency exchanges that enable the military regime to buy weapons from foreign markets and entities.

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

Philippines Steps Up Efforts to Exit FATF ‘Grey’ List

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/06/2023

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council’s executive director Matthew M. David talks to Regulation Asia about its action plan to take the country out of the Financial Action Task Force’s ‘Grey’ List.