AML/CFT Act
The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?
6th Apr 22, 2:02pm
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The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?
Submissions to Ministry of Justice review divided on whether NZ's anti-money laundering oversight, with 3 supervisors, should be retained or changed
31st Mar 22, 7:47am
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Submissions to Ministry of Justice review divided on whether NZ's anti-money laundering oversight, with 3 supervisors, should be retained or changed
After lengthy delay government moves to beef up oversight of the true owners of NZ companies & limited partnerships, but not trusts
22nd Mar 22, 8:00am
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After lengthy delay government moves to beef up oversight of the true owners of NZ companies & limited partnerships, but not trusts
Cryptocurrency gets its own category for the first time in the FMA's anti-money laundering & countering the financing of terrorism risk assessment - jumps straight to high risk
7th Dec 21, 2:23pm
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Cryptocurrency gets its own category for the first time in the FMA's anti-money laundering & countering the financing of terrorism risk assessment - jumps straight to high risk
Gary Hughes says perhaps the AML/CFT Statutory Review is a prime opportunity to remind policy-makers that small steps can be taken to ‘right-size’ the rules for local conditions
18th Oct 21, 10:43am
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Gary Hughes says perhaps the AML/CFT Statutory Review is a prime opportunity to remind policy-makers that small steps can be taken to ‘right-size’ the rules for local conditions
Gary Hughes provides a roadmap for navigating the Ministry of Justice AML/CFT Statutory Review
16th Oct 21, 9:35am
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Gary Hughes provides a roadmap for navigating the Ministry of Justice AML/CFT Statutory Review
TSB's penalty for breaching anti-money laundering laws reduced by $355k to $3.5 million
31st Aug 21, 10:13am
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TSB's penalty for breaching anti-money laundering laws reduced by $355k to $3.5 million
Financial Markets Authority formally warns online investing platform Sharesies for failing to have sufficient anti-money laundering procedures, policies, and controls in place
23rd Aug 21, 11:07am
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Financial Markets Authority formally warns online investing platform Sharesies for failing to have sufficient anti-money laundering procedures, policies, and controls in place
Westpac NZ subsidiary Red Bird Ventures prepares launch of open banking payments app 'Buck' which will be available to the customers of all NZ's major banks
19th Aug 21, 5:00am
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Westpac NZ subsidiary Red Bird Ventures prepares launch of open banking payments app 'Buck' which will be available to the customers of all NZ's major banks
Reserve Bank has formally warned the New Zealand branch of Westpac for failing to report 'prescribed transactions' as required by the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
11th Aug 21, 9:44am
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Reserve Bank has formally warned the New Zealand branch of Westpac for failing to report 'prescribed transactions' as required by the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
Head of Police Financial Intelligence Unit calls for businesses regulated for anti-money laundering compliance to become disruptors, preventers, and deterrents rather than merely detectors
4th Aug 21, 2:30pm
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Head of Police Financial Intelligence Unit calls for businesses regulated for anti-money laundering compliance to become disruptors, preventers, and deterrents rather than merely detectors
The ACT Party wants to get the ball rolling on finding a less burdensome and less complicated way for New Zealand businesses to comply with international anti-money laundering expectations
28th Jul 21, 11:02am
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The ACT Party wants to get the ball rolling on finding a less burdensome and less complicated way for New Zealand businesses to comply with international anti-money laundering expectations
TSB and the RBNZ reach agreement in precedent-setting court case, proposing TSB pays $3.85 million for breaching anti-money laundering law
22nd Jul 21, 1:52pm
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TSB and the RBNZ reach agreement in precedent-setting court case, proposing TSB pays $3.85 million for breaching anti-money laundering law
RBNZ and TSB in the High Court seeking confirmation TSB has breached the AML/CFT Act, and thus how much it should cough up in penalties
22nd Jul 21, 10:29am
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RBNZ and TSB in the High Court seeking confirmation TSB has breached the AML/CFT Act, and thus how much it should cough up in penalties
New Zealand man, and former Worldclear employee Richard Whitham, pleads guilty to removing more than S$1 million from Singapore that wasn't his
10th Jul 21, 8:46am
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New Zealand man, and former Worldclear employee Richard Whitham, pleads guilty to removing more than S$1 million from Singapore that wasn't his
Ministry of Justice requiring enhanced customer due diligence for companies with nominee directors through amendments to anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regulations
21st Jun 21, 9:38am
Ministry of Justice requiring enhanced customer due diligence for companies with nominee directors through amendments to anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regulations
As the Aussie anti-money laundering regulator investigates BNZ's parent, in such scenarios the RBNZ says it typically investigates whether similar issues are present here
14th Jun 21, 9:37am
As the Aussie anti-money laundering regulator investigates BNZ's parent, in such scenarios the RBNZ says it typically investigates whether similar issues are present here
RBNZ files High Court statement of claim against TSB for 'acknowledged breaches' of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
27th May 21, 1:22pm
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RBNZ files High Court statement of claim against TSB for 'acknowledged breaches' of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
Reserve Bank details its budget for overseeing compliance by banks, non-bank deposit takers and life insurers with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
20th May 21, 7:18am
Reserve Bank details its budget for overseeing compliance by banks, non-bank deposit takers and life insurers with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
The Reserve Bank says it will address recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force 'to the extent feasible' within the scope of its government funding agreement
5th May 21, 8:03am
The Reserve Bank says it will address recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force 'to the extent feasible' within the scope of its government funding agreement
Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog says the RBNZ needs 'adequate resources to apply the appropriate scope and depth of supervision to banks'
29th Apr 21, 7:30pm
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Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog says the RBNZ needs 'adequate resources to apply the appropriate scope and depth of supervision to banks'
Financial Action Task Force's anti-money laundering review of NZ highlights the openness to abuse of trusts and company nominee director & shareholder arrangements
29th Apr 21, 7:30pm
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Financial Action Task Force's anti-money laundering review of NZ highlights the openness to abuse of trusts and company nominee director & shareholder arrangements
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr says New Zealand banks need to show courage by supporting banking services and remittances to the South Pacific
27th Apr 21, 8:00am
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr says New Zealand banks need to show courage by supporting banking services and remittances to the South Pacific
Major international evaluation of New Zealand's efforts to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism due out soon
15th Apr 21, 10:38am
Major international evaluation of New Zealand's efforts to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism due out soon
Reserve Bank reiterates request banks don't impose blanket ban on money remittance providers, says it's working with stakeholders on guidance
11th Apr 21, 7:00am
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Reserve Bank reiterates request banks don't impose blanket ban on money remittance providers, says it's working with stakeholders on guidance