Financial Crime World

Title: New Anti-Money Laundering Law in Vietnam: Bolstering Global Commitments

Vietnam, with growing economic ties regionally and globally, has emerged as a target for international money laundering activities. In response, Vietnam’s authorities have prioritized combating money laundering.

Recent Developments: New Anti-Money Laundering Law Takes Effect

  • March 1, 2023: Vietnam implemented the updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law of 2022.
  • Substantial Changes: New stricter AML frameworks, expanding the definition of money laundering activities.
  • Reporting Requirements: Strict reporting requirements for digital wallet providers, new client verification procedures.
  • Risk Assessment Policy: Enforces a fresh risk assessment policy.

AML Laws and Regulations in Vietnam: An Overview

  • January 1, 2018: KYC and STR regulations in place but improvement needed, particularly in domestic banks and other sectors.

Key Players in Vietnam’s AML Regulations

  1. State Bank of Vietnam (SBV): Oversees general AML regulation and state management.
  2. Ministry of Finance (MOF): Manages regulations related to insurance and securities industries.
  3. Other Authorities: Collaborate in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating money laundering offenses.

FATF and Vietnam

  • Part of APG: Collaborates with international bodies to yield progress.
  • Mutual Evaluation Report: Achieved compliance with only 2 of FATF 40 Recommendations in 2022.

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