Financial Action Task Force

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FSC Korea to Introduce FATF-aligned AML Rules for VASPs

    By Editors | 04/11/2020

    Under the new rules, the ‘travel rule’ will apply to VASPs in respect of all virtual asset transactions worth more than KRW 1 million.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong to Align Crypto Regulatory Framework with FATF Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020

    The government proposes to introduce a new licensing regime for VASPs that trade non-security tokens, and a registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Bill to Align Payment Services Act with FATF Standards

    By Editors | 03/11/2020

    The bill will expand the definition of a DPT service, broaden the definition of cross-border money transfer service, and allow MAS to impose measures on DPT services providers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Financial Crime Country Lists in a Fragmenting World Order

    By Tom Keatinge | 30/10/2020

    Those that promote lists of countries that are slow to tackle financial crime must work harder to exclude politics and prove their integrity and value, says RUSI’s Tom Keatinge.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    PBOC Issues Draft AML Rules for Beijing Real Estate Sector

    By Editors | 27/10/2020

    The guidelines impose obligations on developers and intermediaries to strengthen AML supervision and management in real estate transactions.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF to Drive Digital Transformation of AML/CFT Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2020

    Digital transformation of AML/CFT systems will help to ensure their resilience in future and build their efficiency, the FATF says.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    FATF Adopts Measures to Mitigate Proliferation Financing Risk

    By Editors | 25/10/2020

    The changes are aimed at ensuring FIs and DNFBPs do not unwittingly support or become part of proliferation financing networks or schemes.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Wants Lawyers, Accountants Under its AML Remit

    By Editors | 23/10/2020

    AUSTRAC chief Nicole Rose expressed concerns that professional facilitators are being used to evade money laundering detection.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    India’s Gift City Regulator Introduces Regulatory Sandbox Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2020

    All entities operating in the capital market, banking, insurance and pension sectors, as well as individuals and startups from India and FATF-compliant jurisdictions, are eligible.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    APG Releases First Follow-up Report on Pakistan

    By Editors | 18/10/2020

    The APG says Pakistan has been re-rated from ‘partially compliant’ to ‘compliant’ on Recommendation 29 and has made progress on Recommendation 1.

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