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Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
NPS gets wider reach: Pension body allows CAs, fintech firms, Gramin Dak Sevaks, Pension Sakhis and others to act as pension agentsThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has expanded the National Pension System distribution network. Ten new categories, in...
Anti-money laundering norms up crypto compliance barIndia’s financial intelligence unit has tightened anti-money laundering rules for crypto firms, increasing compliance and security obligati...
At FATF, India pushes to bring online gaming companies under strict frameworkIndia is advocating for online gaming companies to be included under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The ...
FATF report has proven India's credibility to world: FinMin official"We have been assessed very deeply, comprehensively and there is no fault that has been found, so far as our integrity and credibility of o...
FATF lauds India's anti-money laundering, terror financing measuresThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has praised India's efforts in combating money laundering and terror financing, urging faster prosec...
'Good FATF rating to help India Inc raise overseas funds without elaborate background checks'India has been given a good FATF rating, allowing domestic companies to access overseas investments without extensive background checks and...
India passes anti-money laundering review, but FATF calls for improved oversight in non-financial sectorsIndia's compliance with anti-money laundering rules under FATF scrutiny includes improving supervision in non-financial sectors and facing ...
FIU issues notice to Binance, 8 other offshore crypto platforms, writes to MeitY for blocking of URLsThe FIU has also written to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block the URLs of these nine entities including Binan...
RBI, Bank Indonesia agree to expand cooperation in payment systemsThe RBI further said the MoU will also provide a good basis for promoting mutual understanding, developing efficient payment systems and ac...
Pakistan likely to remain on FATF's grey list for four more months: ReportThe FATF currently has 39 members including two regional organisations -- the European Commission and Gulf Cooperation Council. India is a ...
Crypto rules are needed to avoid systemic risks. But how we classify them matterGiven the digital nativity of these currencies, lack of transparency about trades and traders, and the global ubiquity of the crypto platfo...
Cryptocurrencies, digital crowdsourcing enabling terror groups, says India at UNSpeaking at UNSC special joint meeting, Rajesh Parihar, First Secretary, India's Permanent Mission to UN said: "Misuse of blockchain techno...
FATF team finalises report with recommendations for de-listing Pak from grey list in Sep'19: ReportOn October 5, Pakistan received another technical compliance annexure from the APG which further highlighted deficiencies in the AML/CFT me...
FATF team not happy with Pakistan's efforts to combat terror financing: ReportCurrently placed on the FATF'S 'grey list', Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deeme...
Sebi steps up surveillance on money laundering activitiesThe capital markets watchdog has also enhanced its cooperation with other regulators and agencies in India as well as abroad for investigat...
ISIS in fresh Sebi missive on caution against terror outfits"Members are advised to take note of the above and ensure compliance with the same," BSE said while enclosing the updated lists of sanction...
Black money risks remain at casinos; post offices safe: FATFAfter deficiencies were pointed out by FATF in 2010, the Indian authorities set up a Casino Sector Assessment Committee to look into the is...
India has addressed shortfalls in its black money fight: Financial Action Task ForceFATF is an inter-governmental body that sets standards, and develops and promotes policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financi...
- IMF launches fund to combat money laundering and terrorism
The IMF will launch a donor-supported fund to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, a growing menace in the financial world.