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AUSTRAC opens enrolment for new professions in next step for AML reforms

AUSTRAC is implementing the next phase of...

Revision of “Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism”

The FSA revised "Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering...

Sanctions Notice – ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (UN Resolution 1267)

Please be advised that the Security Council...

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Australia: ASIC extends transitional relief for Foreign Financial Service Providers again – but wait, there’s more

In brief For the fourth time since its inception in September 2016, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the transitional relief period...

Malaysia: Zero tolerance for corruption = Increased drive for corporate governance

In brief It has been three years since Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 came into effect, with the first charge under...

Singapore: New single-currency stablecoin regulatory framework

In brief On 15 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the features of a new regulatory framework for single-currency stablecoins (SCS) that...

Sanctions Notice – Belarus — GFSC

Please be advised that an amendment has been made in respect of DANA HOLDINGS A.K.A DANA ASTRA which is currently designated under the Republic...

Egypt: New regulations on the licensing and registration of digital banks

In brief The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recently published regulations setting out the licensing and regulatory framework for digital banks in Egypt (“Digital Bank...

Sanctions Notice – North Korea — GFSC

Please be advised that the United Nations Security Council Committee has amended the details relating to 8 individuals and one entity listed under the UN North...

Asia Pacific: Advancing Sustainable Business Operations AP Series

Mini vandePol is the Head of Baker McKenzie's Asia Pacific Investigations, Compliance & Ethics Group, after successfully completing three years as the Global Chair....

Uganda: World Bank Freezes Loans to Uganda Because of Anti-Gay Laws. but It Doesn’t Mean It’s Becoming a Human Rights Watchdog

Many people may be tempted to view the World Bank's recent announcement that it will freeze new loans to Uganda because of the country's...

Australia: Bribery of Foreign Officials

In brief A recent High Court decision and the re-introduction of proposed legislation to Parliament which will make it easier to prosecute bribery of foreign...

Spain: Royal Decree on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registry

In brief The Government of Spain has approved the creation and operating regulation of the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registry (“UBO Registry“), by means of Royal...

Sanctions Notice – Global Anti-Corruption — GFSC

Please be advised that Marianne HOAYEK Anna KOSAKOVA Riad SALAMEH Raja SALAMEH have been added to the list of persons designated under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 (the...

Europe: UK FCA Annual Report 2022/23 underlines ongoing focus on sanctions compliance

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plays a key role in monitoring how UK-regulated financial institutions guard against financial crime risks, and how effectively...

Sanctions Notice – Sudan — GFSC

Please be advised that the following entities Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd Defense Industries System Gsk Advance Company Ltd Sudan Master Technology Tradive General Trading LLC Zadna International Company...

Sanctions Notice – Syria — GFSC

Please be advised that has been removed from the list of persons who are designated under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK...

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