Central bank accounts may bypass KYC and law enforcement, Joseph Wang notes

Central bank accounts may bypass KYC and law enforcement, Joseph Wang notes
Central bank access may sidestep KYC rules

Access to accounts at central banks could be used to bypass know-your-customer (KYC) obligations and oversight by law enforcement, according to Joseph Wang, a macro analyst and blogger. Wang argued this would take 'off the books' transactions to a new level for those with such access compared to commercial banks, which remain under standard regulatory requirements.

Wang has previously questioned whether China's trade surplus is recycled via Canadian custodians in relation to a rise in Canadian holdings of U.S. bonds. He has also commented on turbulent bond market conditions and spread changes ahead of high-profile IPOs. His recent remarks add to his ongoing focus on regulatory and market structure issues.

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