Investment management firm handed S$1.9 million penalty for breaching anti-money laundering requirements

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SINGAPORE: Fund manager Atrium Asia Investment Management has been handed a S$1.9 million (US$1.4 million) penalty over multiple breaches of requirements that safeguard against money laundering and terrorism financing.

A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's headquarters in Singapore on Jun 28, 2017. SINGAPORE: Fund manager Atrium Asia Investment Management has been handed a S$1.9 million penalty over multiple breaches of requirements that safeguard against money laundering and terrorism financing.

A reprimand has also been issued to the company's CEO Mintarja Oei for failing to ensure its compliance with the requirements. The firm's key breaches"are attributable to Mr Oei", MAS said. The firm also did not properly assess the money laundering or terrorism financing risks posed by its customers, nor did it implement appropriate risk mitigation measures to address tax-related money laundering risks, MAS said.

 

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