European Commission Unveils New AML Action Plan
Following a series of money-laundering scandals across the EU over the past few years, the…
Claus ChristensenMay 12, 2020
EU adds Panama, Bahamas, Mauritius to money-laundering blacklist
As first reported by Reuters on May 5th and confirmed during an official press conference…
Claus ChristensenMay 6, 2020
A Closer Look at ASIFMA’s Hong Kong Common Practices for Client Onboarding
On April 22nd, the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) published a comprehensive…
Claus ChristensenApril 28, 2020
Regulators warn against money laundering risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stories of money laundering scams exploiting the unprecedented situation caused by COVID-19 have been filling…
Claus ChristensenApril 20, 2020
From Certified Copies to Self-Certification: Remote Onboarding during the COVID-19 crisis
Amidst the COVID-19 emergency, we have witnessed a tide of change in the way financial…
Know Your CustomerApril 15, 2020
HKMA encourages Remote Onboarding during COVID-19 crisis
In a letter published on 7 April 2020, Carmen Chu - Executive Director of the…
Claus ChristensenApril 10, 2020