Nigeria: Data Protection Regulation 2019
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation became effective in January 2019. The new regulation is considered …
Australian Authority Criticises Industry 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Code
Australia’s top financial watchdog has criticised a proposed industry standard for the buy now, pay …
Criminal Liability For AML Failings Looms In EU
New anti-money laundering (AML) liabilities due to be transposed by EU member states by December …
Hong Kong: Guidance for Authorised Institutions on Risk Management of E-Banking Activities
On October 24, 2019, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority published version three of its Supervisory Policy …
Sri Lanka: Developing an Open Banking Framework
On March 2, 2020, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) launched a consultation on …
Lithuania To Up Anti-Money Laundering Scrutiny
The Bank of Lithuania will intensify its focus on anti-money laundering compliance by payment services …
COVID-19 Related Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks and Policy Responses
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a paper identifying the challenges, good practices …
European Parliament Stakes Claims On AI Regulation
The European Parliament has unveiled a plan to create an EU body to oversee artificial …
Brazil: Central Bank Reforms AML/CTF Regulatory Framework
On January 24, 2020, the Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil – Bacen) …