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Fraud detection and prevention are two of the most critical competencies in banking today. The ground reality for banks today is that firms will be dealing with thousands of fraud attempts every single month. And should a criminal succeed, the […]
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Sanctions screening helps banks prevent sanctions violations by screening customers and their transactions for sanctions list matches. This allows them to remain compliant with international sanctions, avoid penalties, and help protect the national security of the countries in which they […]
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Adverse media, also known as negative news, is a vital component of any risk-based anti-money control system and one of the most effective safeguards for banks. Financial authorities around the world have made screening for negative media a legal requirement […]
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An enterprise-wide risk assessment (EWRA) brings a harmonized approach to the types of risk an organization faces. For banks, in particular, an EWRA involves the financial institution identifying threats, critical risks, and impacts that should be considered to manage risks […]
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As the regulatory and enforcement focus on money laundering and related financial crimes intensifies, adverse media screening can add immense value for banks. Effective adverse media screening demonstrates a bank’s strong commitment to responsible compliance and can result in substantial […]
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At the heart of all anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/TF) regulation is the risk-based approach (RBA). The RBA recognizes that the risk profile of a bank’s customers varies widely and thus risk mitigation measures need to be proportionate. While […]
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