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CHINA MUST STEP UP FINANCIAL CRIME CONTROL EFFORTS, SAYS REPORT

Importance of Improving Financial Crime Control in China

A new report from Deloitte and the Institute of International Finance highlights the need for China to enhance its financial crime control efforts. The report emphasizes that addressing illicit financial flows is crucial for maintaining the country’s financial stability and reputation.

Notable Progress but Much Work Remains to be Done

While there has been notable progress globally in combating financial crime since 2019, the report warns that significant work remains to be done, particularly in countries like China where financial crime frameworks are at varying levels of maturity. The authors identify several key areas where China needs to improve its efforts.

Key Areas for Improvement

The report identifies four key areas where China needs to enhance its financial crime control efforts:

1. Financial Intelligence

  • Improve the use of financial intelligence to detect and prevent illicit financial flows.
  • Enhance the effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures.

2. Risk Prioritization

  • Develop a more robust risk-based approach to identifying and mitigating financial crime risks.
  • Ensure that regulatory reforms are consistent and effective in addressing these risks.

3. Technology and Innovation

  • Leverage technology and innovation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial crime control efforts.
  • Enhance the use of data analytics and other tools to detect and prevent illicit financial flows.

4. International Cooperation and Capacity Building

  • Strengthen international cooperation and capacity building to address global financial crime challenges.
  • Enhance public-private sector collaboration in combating financial crime.

Call for Action

The report urges the Chinese government to strengthen its regulatory framework, enhance public-private sector collaboration, and work closely with international partners to implement best practices in areas such as AML/CFT. By taking a proactive approach to tackling financial crime, China can help to maintain trust in the financial system, prevent the misuse of finance by criminals, and contribute to global efforts to combat financial crime.

Conclusion

The report’s findings are based on extensive research and interviews with financial industry leaders, law enforcement officials, policymakers, and regulators. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of financial crime control in China and offers practical recommendations for improving it. The report highlights the importance of addressing illicit financial flows and strengthening financial crime control efforts to maintain trust in the financial system and prevent the misuse of finance by criminals.