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MONEYVAL on AML/CFT supervision in times crisis
The purpose of this document is to assist the authorities and SROs in the consideration of their own possible domestic measures to be applied in crisis situations. Although most supervisors will already have well-developed business continuity plans…
FinCEN pilot program on sharing SARs
The pilot program would permit a financial institution with a SAR reporting obligation to share SARs and information related to SARs with the institution’s foreign branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates for the purpose of combating illicit finance risks…
Basel paper on nexus between corruption & ML
The Basel Institute of Governance paper targets the nexus between corruption and money laundering. Scholars and practitioners observed how offshore financial centers and financial infrastructures have become central in facilitating corruption and other criminal activities…
US DoS publishes Country Reports on Terrorism 2020
The report provides a detailed review of last year’s successes and the ongoing challenges facing our country and our partners around the world, challenges that will require a continued commitment to and investment in global counterterrorism efforts going forward…
GFI response on the Companies BO regulations
GFI supports the initiative to adopt streamlined procedures which are important for economies as they implement new transparency policies. As countries act to improve financial transparency, disclosing beneficial ownership information…
FCA financial promotion rules to qualifying cryptoassets
The FCA is consulting on proposals to strengthen the financial promotion rules for high-risk investments, and for authorised firms which approve and communicate financial promotions. The FCA propose changes to classification of high-risk investments…
HMT consultation on cryptoassets promotions
This will mean that financial promotions relating to “qualifying cryptoassets” must be made or approved by a UK authorised person (that is, someone authorised in the UK by the PRA or FCA or fall under an existing exemption under the financial promotions regime…
OECD/G20 inclusive framework on BEPS 2020
OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS releases 2020 peer review assessments of 131 jurisdictions on the exchange of tax rulings information. The framework focuses on 5 key elements: i) information gathering…
MONEYVAL AML/CTF report for Cyprus
The report outlines a range of legislative and regulatory measures taken by Cypriot authorities concerning risk assessments and monitoring of its Non-Profit Organisation sector and correspondent banking…
APG report on the financing & facilitation of FTFs
The report examines what is known and unknown regarding financial profiles of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) connected to Southeast Asia and explores the collection and utilization of financial intelligence related to FTFs in the region…
HMT Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Reg 2019
The policy intention is that sanctions remain in place to further the prevention of terrorism, in the UK or elsewhere, and in the interests of national security, and comply with relevant UN obligations under UNSCR 1373…
HKMA discussion paper on crypto-assets & stablecoins
While crypto-assets have not yet posed material risks to financial stability, it may not be the case for very long as there is increasing linkage of such assets with traditional financial system which poses greater risks if the asset class continues to develop at pace…