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Financial Action Task Force
Structural Regulation
RBI Issues Draft Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms
By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024
ETPs operated from outside India by an operator incorporated outside India may seek authorisation to provide platform access to Indian residents.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Opens 2nd Consultation on ‘Tranche 2’ AML Reforms
By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2024
The proposed reforms will extend the AML/CTF regime to cover Tranche 2 entities and a broader range of digital currency-related services.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wolfsberg Group Responds to FATF Payment Transparency Consultation
By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2024
Operators of payment market infrastructures should be brought into the scope of R.16 and ISO 20022 terminology should be adopted.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Seeks Feedback on Draft Revisions to AML Law
By Editors | 29/04/2024
The scope of the law is expanded to cover non-financial businesses and professions and formally adopt the concept of “beneficial ownership”, among other changes.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Ministers Pledge Stronger Measures Against Financial Crime
By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2024
The FATF has published a Ministers’ Declaration to reinforce their commitment to combating financial crime.
Cryptocurrency
NZ Official Hints at Future Crypto Regulatory Framework
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2024
Andrew Bayly acknowledged the risk of regulatory arbitrage “if New Zealand does not keep in step with” major digital asset regulatory developments.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia Consults on Proposed Trust Companies Bill
By Editors | 09/04/2024
Since coming into force in 1949, Malaysia’s Trust Companies Act has only been reviewed once in 1973.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesian President Signs Decree on FATF Membership
By Editors | 09/04/2024
The decree signing strengthens Indonesia’s commitment to participate in combating financial crime globally, said the head of the country’s FIU.
Trading & Investment
India Widens Options for Foreign Investors in GIFT City
By Ajoy K Das | 08/04/2024
Foreign brokers can remotely trade at GIFT City stock exchanges directly. FPIs can invest in Indian sovereign green bonds via GIFT City.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Sheds Light on Global Implementation of Crypto Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2024
91% of jurisdictions with materially important VASP activity have enacted or are in the process of enacting AML/CTF requirements for VASPs.
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