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Malaysia's RM18.9M in AML Fines Signals Urgent Need for Compliance Solutions in Southeast Asia

RBI's New KYC Amendments: A Game-Changer for Digital Compliance

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

RBI's New KYC Amendments: A Game-Changer for Digital Compliance

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial compliance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has just unveiled significant amendments to its Know Your Customer (KYC) framework. These changes, effective imm...

Nov 7, 2024

Managing Compliance in an Era of Rapid Digital Change

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Managing Compliance in an Era of Rapid Digital Change

In a thought-provoking piece published in August 2024, Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at Bank of Baroda, highlights the growing pains of financial inclusion in India's rapidly digitalising economy. A...

Nov 5, 2024

Bangladesh's Fintech Revolution: Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Bangladesh's Fintech Revolution: Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever

Bangladesh's Fintech Revolution: Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever In the heart of South Asia, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Bangladesh, once known primarily for its challenges, has emerged as ...

Nov 4, 2024

The Shadow Economy: India's Battle Against Illegal Payment Gateways

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

The Shadow Economy: India's Battle Against Illegal Payment Gateways

In a concerning development that's sending ripples through South Asia's financial sector, the Union Home Ministry has sounded an alarm over a sophisticated network of illegal payment gateways orchestr...

Oct 29, 2024

The Hidden Giant: How Technology is Revolutionising Compliance in India's ₹4.33tn Microfinance Sector

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

The Hidden Giant: How Technology is Revolutionising Compliance in India's ₹4.33tn Microfinance Sector

In the heart of India's bustling financial landscape lies a sector that's anything but small: microfinance. With a staggering portfolio of ₹4.33 trillion serving 85 million rural households, this indu...

Oct 28, 2024

Ethiopia's Mobile Money Revolution: Balancing Financial Inclusion with Compliance

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Ethiopia's Mobile Money Revolution: Balancing Financial Inclusion with Compliance

Ethiopia's Mobile Money Revolution: Balancing Financial Inclusion with Compliance In the bustling markets of Addis Ababa to the remote villages of the Ethiopian highlands, a quiet revolution is taking...

Oct 26, 2024

Beyond Access: RBI's Call for Responsible Microfinance Demands Smarter Compliance

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Beyond Access: RBI's Call for Responsible Microfinance Demands Smarter Compliance

In the wake of mounting regulatory pressure on microfinance institutions, the path to sustainable growth lies in embracing innovative compliance solutions In a striking declaration that's sending ripp...

Oct 24, 2024

OFAC's Virtual Currency Guidance: Implications for Digital Finance in Emerging Markets

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

OFAC's Virtual Currency Guidance: Implications for Digital Finance in Emerging Markets

In an era where digital finance is revolutionising how we move money, compliance professionals in emerging markets face a unique challenge: balancing innovation with regulatory requirements. OFAC's co...

Oct 24, 2024

Beyond the Unsecured Lending Boom: Why Robust Compliance is Your Best Defense

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Beyond the Unsecured Lending Boom: Why Robust Compliance is Your Best Defense

Beyond the Unsecured Lending Boom: Why Robust Compliance is Your Best Defense As regulators tighten their grip on unsecured lending practices, compliance officers across South Asia face a critical que...

Oct 23, 2024

Southern Africa's Crypto Boom

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Southern Africa's Crypto Boom

Africa's Digital Asset Boom: A Wake-Up Call for Smart Compliance As digital assets reshape financial landscapes across emerging markets, the need for intelligent compliance solutions has never been ...

Oct 23, 2024

Vietnam Beverage Company settles OFAC for $860,000 for Apparent Sanctions Violations

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Vietnam Beverage Company settles OFAC for $860,000 for Apparent Sanctions Violations

Lessons from Recent OFAC Enforcement Action: Strengthening Sanctions Compliance in Emerging Markets In an increasingly complex global regulatory landscape, financial institutions and businesses in eme...

Oct 21, 2024

Microfinance and Anqa AML: Bridging the Gap in Rural Markets

Anqa Limited, Daniel Rogers

Microfinance and Anqa AML: Bridging the Gap in Rural Markets

In the sun-drenched town of Hong, Adamawa State, Nigeria, a small revolution is brewing. It's not the kind that makes headlines or sparks heated debates on primetime news. No, this revolution is quiet...

Sep 30, 2024

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