AML / KYC

AML / KYC

UK OFSI Updates Sanctions Guidance to Include Crypto

By Editors | 07/09/2022

Crypto firms are directed to freeze assets of targets listed under the Consolidated List and report suspected sanctions breaches to the OFSI.

AML / KYC

China Passes Law to Combat Telecom and Online Fraud

By Darien Choong | 07/09/2022

The law imposes an obligation on telecom companies and banks to help hunt down fraudsters, and requires the establishment of a risk information sharing mechanism.

AML / KYC

Singapore Police Opens New Anti-Scam Command Office

By Editors | 07/09/2022

The opening of the ASCom office was officiated by Minister for Communications & Information Josephine Teo.

AML / KYC

Japan Regulator Orders Revolut to Improve AML Controls

By Editors | 06/09/2022

Revolut is required to submit a business improvement plan by 3 October and file quarterly progress reports until implementation is complete.

Fintech / Regtech

India Raids Payment Firms in Digital Lending App Probe

By Editors | 06/09/2022

The Enforcement Directorate said digital loan app providers involved in extortion and harassment of members of the public are controlled and operated by Chinese persons.

AML / KYC

China: Liaoning Officials Probed Following Two Bank Failures

By Editors | 06/09/2022

Among them, two CBIRC officials are accused of failing in their supervisory duties and for accepting bribes in exchange for favours.

AML / KYC

US Fed Ends HSBC 2012 Deferred Prosecution Agreement

By Editors | 06/09/2022

HSBC welcomed the decision, saying its employees have worked hard over the last decade to transform the bank’s financial crime risk management capabilities.

AML / KYC

RBI Issues New Guidelines on Digital Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2022

The guidelines are applicable to existing customers availing fresh loans and new customers getting onboarded. Existing digital loans must be in compliance by 30 November.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Suspends Rifa Futures Exec Over ‘Xinguanjia’ Trading Software

By Editors | 06/09/2022

In July, Rifa Futures became the fourth firm to be fined over the use of Xinguanjia. The firm’s managing director has now been suspended for 8 months.