Financial Action Task Force

    Cryptocurrency

    VASPs Propose Measures to Improve Regulatory Mechanisms for Crypto

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    The proposals include a mechanism to allow VASPs to discover one another, so as to better manage counterparty risk and enhance compliance requirements.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan FSA Recognised for Outstanding Work as AML Regulator

    By Editors | 22/11/2022

    Financial Services Agency Japan, was recognised as Regulator Project of the Year for its efforts to enhance Japan’s AML/CFT regime.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    BSP Proposes Draft Regulations on TFS Implementation

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    The amendments target terrorist and proliferation financing and are aimed at helping the Philippines secure its removal from the FATF grey list.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AML in Japan: Looking Back to Look Forward

    By Hiroshi Ozaki | 09/11/2022

    The FSA’s Hiroshi Ozaki and Daisuke Mamba look back at the last four and a half years in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in Japan.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Crypto Being Used to Finance More Terrorist Activities: UN Official

    By Editors | 03/11/2022

    Up to 20 percent of terrorist attacks are seen as crypto-financed or linked to digital assets, compared to just 5 percent a couple of years ago.

    Payments & Settlements

    China to Establish RMB Clearing Arrangement in Pakistan

    By Editors | 03/11/2022

    The arrangement will enable Chinese and Pakistani companies and FIs use RMB in cross-border transactions, thereby promoting trade and investment between the two countries.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Consults on New Draft Guidance on Beneficial Ownership

    By Editors | 03/11/2022

    The FATF is consulting on draft guidance on Recommendation 24 and draft proposals to amend Recommendation 25 and its Interpretive Note until 6 December 2022.

    KYC & CDD

    NZ DIA Updates CCD Guidance to Address Nominee Structures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/11/2022

    Reporting entities “must” take reasonable steps to verify the existence and name of any nominee director, shareholder or general partner at onboarding.

    AI Risk & Governance

    NLP for Regulatory Compliance: A Question of When, Not If

    By Irene Liu | 27/10/2022

    Accenture’s Irene Liu and team discuss the use of NLP technology within compliance functions, as well as the adoption challenges and how to address them.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Blacklists Myanmar, Sidelines Russia, De-lists Pakistan

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2022

    Myanmar is on the FATF “blacklist” alongside Iran and North Korea. Pakistan was removed from the “grey list”.

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