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In the ever-evolving landscape of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF) and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), staying updated on the latest compliance regulations and remaining vigilant to risks is crucial for Reporting Institutions in Malaysia.  ...

Visiting art fairs has become more common nowadays. Imagine you are visiting Art Basel or Sotheby’s. Standing in front of an artwork with a powerful stroke on it, and there’s a little red sticker beside the artist’s statement saying “SOLD”....

Data and Compliance Report (DCR) is an annual submission to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) by reporting institutions (RI), to report how they meet the anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements and identify their exposure to money laundering (ML)...

One of the measures to curb money laundering in Malaysia’s financial system is for reporting institutions have an effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program in place as a preventive measure. Such preventive measures include having effective Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures,...

Simply speaking, a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) is an individual who holds a high-profile political role. Due to their position, a PEP is said to be someone more likely to be involved in bribery or corruption (which are predicate offences...

In Malaysia, some non-financial businesses and professions like lawyers, accountants, and company secretaries are required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations imposed.