AML / KYC

AML / KYC

UK Gov Removes Key Sanctions List Format Without Notice

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2022

The XML version of the FCDO sanctions list was removed last week. XML is the key format used by large organisations to automate sanctions compliance.

AML / KYC

US Court Orders BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30m in Fines

By Editors | 08/05/2022

The orders follow the CFTC’s $100mn settlement with five BitMEX entities last year over violations of US derivatives and AML regulations.

AML / KYC

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

By Editors | 06/05/2022

The adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender is expected to make transactions in CAR easier, but the move is seen as part of a power struggle between Russia and France.

Fintech / Regtech

J5 Publishes Red Flag Indicators to Address NFT Risks

By Editors | 05/05/2022

Tax enforcement agencies provide a list of account and transaction attributes from NFT marketplaces that may indicate fraud or other illicit activity.

AML / KYC

NYDFS Issues Guidance Recommending Use of Blockchain Analytics

By Editors | 05/05/2022

The guidance emphasises the importance of blockchain analytics in conducting due diligence, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.

AML / KYC

European Commission Proposes Complete Ban on Russian Oil

By Editors | 05/05/2022

Three more Russian banks will be removed from SWIFT, three broadcasters will be blocked, and more military officers and individuals will be sanctioned.

AML / KYC

BSP Sanctions BDO, UBP Over Unauthorised Bank Transfers

By Editors | 04/05/2022

The BSP said it has completed its investigation into the incident and sanctioned both BDO Unibank and UBP, but it did not specify the penalties.

AML / KYC

NAB Enters Undertaking to Uplift AML/CTF Compliance

By Editors | 04/05/2022

NAB’s action plan has to be completed by 31 Dec 2024, and a final report issued by Mar 2025. An independent auditor will have to report progress to AUSTRAC annually.

AML / KYC

EU Set to Propose Sixth Sanctions Package Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2022

The new measures include a possible phased-in embargo on buying Russian oil and EU sanctions against Sberbank, with Germany’s backing.