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Reporting & Disclosures
G7 Backs – but Looks Beyond – Mandatory Climate Disclosures
By ESG Investor | 07/06/2021
TCFD, IASB frameworks endorsed; communique also calls for progress on impact, nature-based and beneficial ownership reporting.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong’s Proposed Licensing Regime for VASPs
By Michael P Wong | 06/06/2021
Dechert partner Michael Wong looks at the potential impact of Hong Kong’s newly proposed licensing regime for virtual asset service providers.
Anti-Money Laundering
APG Publishes 2nd Follow-up Report on Pakistan
By Editors | 04/06/2021
Pakistan had requested a re-rating on 23 FATF Recommendations: 21 were upgraded, one was not re-rated, and one was downgraded.
KYC & CDD
HKMA Urges Banks to Use iAM Smart in Remote Onboarding
By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2021
The HKMA clarifies that when iAM Smart is used for identity verification, record keeping requirements may be met by retaining data obtained via API.
Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong to Bar Retail Investors from Crypto Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2021
Hong Kong’s FSTB has issued consultation conclusions on the new licensing regime for VASPs and a new registration regime for precious metals dealers.
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippine AMLC to Penalise Firms for Incorrect STR Filings
By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2021
AMLC Executive Director Mel Georgie Racela told Regulation Asia that incorrect STR filings identified in a recent review will result in supervisory action.
PEPs & Sanctions
Proliferation Financing Risk: A Due Diligence Challenge
By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2021
Measures for detecting proliferation financing risk are designed to help identify sanctions evasion and uncover the beneficial owners of corporate entities.
Anti-Money Laundering
Pakistan to Pass Two New Laws to Meet FATF Action Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2021
The laws cover the handling of forfeited properties and assets, and the transfer of money laundering cases to specialised agencies.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Lawmakers Call for ‘War-like Footing’ Against Corruption
By Editors | 05/05/2021
In a letter to Janet Yellen, two lawmakers have called for AML obligations to be expanded to hedge funds, private equity, and other professional enablers.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Publishes New Zealand Mutual Evaluation Report
By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2021
Of the 40 recommendations, New Zealand is ‘Compliant’ on 8, ‘Largely Compliant’ on 20, and ‘Partially Compliant’ on 12.
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