The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) released a consultation paper on the implications of fintech for the financial sector last Thursday on August 31st named, Sound Practices: Implications of fintech developments for banks and bank supervisors. The paper ... Read More →
6 Elements of an Effective AML/CFT Compliance Programme
Aligning an organisation's business processes with the relevant anti-money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations and best practices is no easy feat to accomplish. The difficulty of it amplifies when the business is massive and ... Read More →
Hong Kong Police and SFC to join forces against financial crime
Hong Kong - The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Police (HKP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25th August 2017 to formalise and strengthen cooperation in combating financial crime. Hong Kong operates the sixth largest stock ... Read More →
Singapore companies sanctioned by OFAC for aiding North Korea
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 16 entities and individuals for activities related to supporting the Democratic People's Republic Korea's (North Korea) nuclear and ballistic missile programs, energy trade, labour exports, and sanctions ... Read More →
Consumer Advisory on Investment Schemes Involving Digital Tokens (Including Virtual Currencies)
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have observed the emergence of initial coin (or token) offerings (ICOs), and other investment schemes involving digital tokens, in Singapore. Members of the public are advised to ... Read More →
