by Argus | News, Regulatory Compliance
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the financial regulator of Hong Kong, has reprimanded and fined The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) $2.1 million for non-compliance with the telephone recording requirements under the Code of...
by Argus | Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Financial Institutions, News
Money laundering and the terrorism financing remain a major concern for the integrity of European Union’s financial system and the security of its citizens. Over the last few years, the EU has developed a comprehensive regulatory framework for preventing money...
by Argus | Financial Institutions, Fintech, News, Others
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that it will begin accepting applications for new digital bank licences. Interested parties have until 31 December 2019 to submit their applications. This follows the announcement in June 2019 by Mr Tharman...
by Argus | Anti Money Laundering, Financial Institutions, News
The British-registered, Qatari state-controlled bank Al Rayan, that has been acting as a platform for extremists’ interests in Europe, is being investigated over its money laundering controls. The bank has come under scrutiny after it was revealed its client list...
by Argus | Anti Money Laundering, Financial Institutions, News
What was long regarded as a minor issue for Nordic banks, money laundering has become a serious area of concern in the last two years following scandals at competitors Danske Bank and Swedbank. Norway’s Financial Watchdog – FSA (Financial Supervisory Authority) has...
by Argus | Anti Money Laundering, News
Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator has warned that it is likely to take more action against the nation’s top financial institutions after being “flooded” with reports of potential money- laundering breaches. Nicole Rose, Austrac Chief executive, has said that...
