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Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Joins UN Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Cooperation between the FATF and United Nations will strengthen their ability to go after the money that funds terrorist groups, said Marcus Pleyer.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Re-rates UK for Progress on Correspondent Banking
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The FATF also commends the UK for progress made to expand its FIU’s ability to conduct operational analysis.
Anti-Money Laundering
IMF Calls on Philippines to Enhance AML Supervision
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2022
Limited actions to amend bank secrecy laws present risks to the Philippines. Casinos, the gaming industry, and crypto exchanges are flagged as risky.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Issues Report on Digital Tools for Law Enforcement
By Editors | 12/06/2022
The report offers guidance on the use of technology for investigations, risk assessment, and AML/CFT information exchange.
Anti-Money Laundering
DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Re-rates New Zealand for Progress on UBO Transparency
By Editors | 31/05/2022
The FATF says New Zealand was re-rated on Recommendation 25 due to new requirements for trusts coming into force.
Cryptocurrency
ISDA AGM Highlights Global Scrutiny of Crypto Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2022
Senior officials from the FSB, Basel Committee, US SEC, and CFTC spoke at ISDA’s AGM about the need for more regulation in the crypto sector.
KYC & CDD
Wolfsberg Group Offers Guidance on Adverse Media Screening
By Editors | 12/05/2022
New FAQs highlight the need for FIs to understand how vendors evaluate data source reliability and the controls they have in place address unreliable sources.
Cryptocurrency
The EU’s MiCA Races to Create a Regulatory Superhighway
By Ari Redbord | 11/05/2022
Ari Redbord outlines what crypto-asset service providers need to understand as discussions continue on an EU-wide regulatory framework for crypto.
Anti-Money Laundering
MONEYVAL Calls for Clampdown on Crypto-enabled Money Laundering
By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2022
Some smaller cryptocurrencies are being established specifically with the motive of laundering, while larger virtual assets are seeing “heavy” manipulation.
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