HALISTER1: Philippines Says There’s No Letup in Fight Vs Money Laundering

Philippines Says There’s No Letup in Fight Vs Money Laundering

(Bloomberg) -- Central bank and Justice Dept agreed on “closer working relationship” in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s drive against suspected money launderers after initial “wrinkle,” Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez says in e-mailed statement.
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco has been providing valuable help in pursuit of money launderers
  • Central bank hasn’t been remiss but tedious legal process been a stumbling block to quick prosecution of suspected money launderers; congress must relax law ensuring secrecy of bank deposits
  • Dominguez says closer relationship to prevent another “miscommunication” between Anti-Money Laundering Council, an attached agency of BSP, and National Bureau of Investigation which is under DOJ
  • NOTE: Duterte Calls Out Central Bank, AMLC; Tells Them to Cooperate Link
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

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BSNZ PM (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)

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Amando Tetangco (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)
Carlos Dominguez (Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp)

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