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Banking: Publication of new guidance on sanctions screening

A group comprising the world’s top banks has published guidance on how financial institutions should carry out sanctions screening. The notes are derived from regulatory requirements and global industry best practice, it said. “[The guidance] is not intended to suggest all FIs should apply all elements in this… Read More

China banking regulator strengthens banks’ overseas compliance management

China’s banking and insurance regulator issued guidelines on Tuesday to strengthen banks’ overseas compliance management. It will pay special attention to country risk, anti-money laundering and counter terrorism risks, the China’s Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission said in a statement on its website. (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Beijing Monitoring… Read More

Anti-money laundering: Estonia rejects plans for ‘unexplained wealth orders’

Estonia has dropped plans for a rule that would demand people suspected of benefiting from suspected criminal cash prove the source of their wealth is legitimate. Estonia has been thrust into the limelight in recent months following a €200 billion money laundering scandal stemming from the Estonian branch… Read More

18th January 2019

UK regulator FCA publishes 2019 fines

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced details of fines published so far during the calendar year ending 2019. The penalties amount to around £79 million. Tabled figures show that on 16 January this year it fined ex-Keydata Investment Services CEO Stewart Owen Ford £76 million for ‘failing to… Read More

18th January 2019

Treasury poised to ease sanctions tied to Russian oligarch

AP — The Treasury Department appears set to lift sanctions on three companies connected to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska despite concerns from lawmakers in both parties who say the Trump administration should be tougher on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies. Treasury’s decision to ease… Read More

17th January 2019

Plan to boost powers of EU finance watchdogs set to be put on hold

European Union finance ministers are set to put on hold a plan to strengthen the bloc’s financial watchdogs, as some states led by Luxembourg oppose ceding their national powers to supervise money managers, according to EU officials and documents. The reform, proposed by the EU executive commission in 2017, was… Read More

17th January 2019

Banking and compliance: How I scooped an award for my work

Someone asked me how I won an internal award or recognition for my compliance work at the bank where I worked, and I am pleased to share my little adventure. My story goes back to when I arrived at the glossy reception area of a smart block of offices. It… Read More

16th January 2019

UK watchdog says has downgraded probe into Credit Suisse over Mozambique loans

Britain’s financial watchdog has dropped a criminal probe into Credit Suisse related to an alleged fraud in Mozambique, but is still checking the bank and individuals for any breaches of conduct rules, the watchdog said on Tuesday. In 2016, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched an investigation into the Swiss… Read More

16th January 2019

UK money laundering: Different roles for new and existing taskforces involving banks

Britain’s existing financial crime taskforce initiatives, formed with the banking sector, will not be replaced by the creation of a new economic crime taskforce announced on Monday. Rather, they will have different roles and feed into the new project as part of joint efforts to combat economic crime. Read More

15th January 2019

Malaysia to regulate initial coin offerings, cryptocurrency trade

Malaysia will regulate initial coin offerings (ICOs) and the trade of cryptocurrencies, the finance minister said in a statement on Monday. The minister said an order to recognize digital currencies and digital tokens as securities will come into force on Jan. 15, under the regulation of the Securities Commission Malaysia. Read More

15th January 2019

US anti-money laundering: Hot topics for 2019

After a tumultuous 2018, which saw some eye-watering penalties, the rollout of new privacy laws and Europe’s ‘biggest banking scandal,’ anti-money laundering compliance officers may be ready for a fresh start. But regulatory expectations, the promise of fintech solutions and money laundering issues linked to ongoing political corruption scandals, are set to loom large for… Read More

15th January 2019

Money laundering: UK govt, banks in new taskforce

The United Kingdom is set to launch a new initiative aimed at tackling financial crime such as money laundering, fraud and bribery. The new taskforce, to be known as the Economic Crime Strategic Board, will comprise government ministers, law enforcement figures and the bosses of Barclays, Santander and Lloyds… Read More

15th January 2019

Fintech firms want to shake up banking, and that worries the Fed

The U.S. Federal Reserve is wary of giving “fintech” firms such as OnDeck Capital Inc (ONDK.N) or Kabbage Inc. access to the country’s financial infrastructure, putting the central bank at odds with other regulators looking to bring them into the fold. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)… Read More

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