China’s MYBank has been handed a 22.4 million yuan (US$3.5 million) penalty by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) for anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and several other violations. The fine reflects the Chinese authorities’ increased focus… Read More ›

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Diamond dealers amongst traders worst hit by unwarranted AML/CFT de-risking says EBA
Diamond dealers, car traders, hairdressers and coffee shops are amongst businesses worst affected by financial institutions de-risking due to anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules according to a report published by the European Banking Authority (EBA). The… Read More ›
FinCEN issues proposed rule on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements
The US treasury department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a proposed rule on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements that would implement key provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act, which was enacted earlier this year as part of the… Read More ›
FinCEN seeks comments on modernisation of US AML/CFT regulatory regime
The US treasury department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking comments on ways to streamline, modernise and update the country’s anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. As part of a… Read More ›
European parliament calls for an EU FIU and more funding for AML efforts
The European Commission has presented an ambitious package of four legislative proposals to strengthen the European Union’s (EU’s) anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules, which includes the creation of a new EU authority to fight money laundering… Read More ›
New authority plans to establish EU-level AML/CFT supervision and coordinate FIU efforts
A new European Union (EU) authority to fight money laundering will likely oversee the establishment of EU-level anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) supervision if a package of four legislative proposals to strengthen the union’s (AML/CFT) rules is… Read More ›