All Financial Regulation & Compliance articles – Page 11
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NewsEBF sets out Digital Euro wish list, urging attention paid to AML
Plans for a Digital Euro must pay particular attention to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism regulatory requirements, the European Banking Federation (EBF) has said.
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NewsSARs filing rises for three quarters of senior AML compliance decision-makers, survey finds
Nearly three-quarters of senior AML decision-makers reported an increase in Suspicious Activity Reporting last year as criminals sought to exploit Covid-19 disruption, research out today has revealed.
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NewsAUSTRAC has warned of high risks of money laundering through junket tour operations and has urged casinos to act.
The Australian watchdog has published a risk assessment of the junket tour operations (JTO) sector. Junket tour operators bring wealthy gamblers to casinos by offering promotions and other services, with these ‘high-rollers’ paying the JTO.
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NewsUS set to overhaul AML legislation to implement new beneficial ownership registry
US Congress looks set to to overhaul anti-money laundering legislation, implementing a requirement for companies to register their true owners for the first time
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VideoRegulatory Focus
Regulatory Focus with Michelle Crotty, Chief Capavility Officer at Serious Fraud Office
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VideoAfter the US Election
The result of the presidential election will have a huge effect on the international approach to targeting and tackling financial crime over the coming years.
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VideoA Step into The Regulatory Unknown
Almost two decades on from the al Qaeda terrorist attacks (9/11) the Financial War on Terrorism continues to gather pace following the introduction of a series of international counter-terrorism financing legislative provisions
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NewsTrump-appointed regulator proposes rule to compel banks to lend to “unpopular” businesses
A US regulator has proposed a new rule aimed at compelling banks to lend to “unpopular” businesses such as oil businesses and gun manufacturers.
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BlogA single AML supervisor and rulebook might just be what’s needed to drive true collaboration in Europe
As European finance ministers agreed to progress plans for a major reform of anti-money laundering regulation in the European Union, Nina Kerkez outlines the likely benefits and challenges.
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FeatureWe need to talk about the EU’s ambitious AML reform plan
The European Commission’s reforms for anti-money laundering, including a single rulebook and supervisor, have been enthusiastically backed across the continent and draft plans approved by finance ministers.
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NewsUAE lifts suspensions for 193 law firms but fines seven for continued AML failures
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Justice has fined seven law firms for continued anti-money laundering failures, but lifted suspensions on 193 others.
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AnalysisFour key FinCrime questions for Biden’s administration
As the world reflects on Joe Biden’s victory, here are a few things to look out for in terms of the impact on the tackling of financial crime
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BlogGermany’s proposed AML law: what it would mean for compliance professionals
Germany’s draft anti-money laundering law would widen the definition of money laundering crimes. Oliver Förster explains how this would both ease and add to AML compliance workloads.
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NewsEuropean finance ministers agree plan for single rule book and centralised supervision of anti-money laundering
European finance ministers have agreed draft proposals to establish a single rule-book and centralised supervision of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
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BlogGermany’s proposed AML law: what it would mean for compliance professionals
Germany’s draft anti-money laundering law would widen the definition of money laundering crimes. Oliver Förster explains how this would both ease and add to AML compliance workloads
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NewsSingapore considers new AML law to improve oversight of VASPs
Singapore looks set to become the latest country to increase anti-money laundering regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
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NewsFATF president pledges to support digital transformation of AML/CFT systems
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will seek to support the building of greater efficiency and resilience in anti-money laundering systems through digital transformation, its president has announced.
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NewsFinCEN proposes lowering ‘Travel Rule’ threshold for international transactions to $250
US financial institutions will be required to collect, retain and transmit certain information about international fund transfers worth as little as $250 under a new rule outlined today in a joint notice by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) and Federal Reserve Board.
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BlogGermany unveils tough new AML law in bid to boost prosecutions
The German government has adopted draft legislation aimed at boosting money laundering prosecutions.
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NewsUK Treasury Committee announces fresh inquiry into financial crime
An influential cross-party group of lawmakers in the UK has launched a follow-up enquiry into financial crime following the release of the FinCEN Files last month.
