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Following February’s plenary, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued two new reports related to countering ransomware financing. One report analyzes the methods cybercriminals use to carry out attacks and the techniques they use to launder ransom payments, while the […]

On March 16, 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a “Dear CEO” letter to payments firms authorized or registered under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, and Electronic Money Regulations 2011. Spanning ten pages, the letter was authored by Matthew […]

On March 15, 2023, a bipartisan group of senators addressed a letter to the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), urging the agency to amend certain aspects of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding beneficial ownership information […]

What’s Happened?  On March 16th, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a “Dear CEO” letter to payments firms authorized or registered under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, and Electronic Money Regulations 2011.  In it, Matthew Long, the FCA’s Director of […]

During a global gaming industry conference held in Sydney from March 6 to 10, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced the launch of a new specialist unit to combat the rising threat of money laundering in the […]

Following February’s plenary, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued new guidance relating to beneficial ownership (BO) for legal persons. In addition to explaining how to identify, design, and implement appropriate measures to prevent the misuse of legal persons, the […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its Internet Crime Report for 2022, revealing the top cybercrime types faced by US networks and the bureau’s efforts to combat rising threats.  Based on information submitted to the Internet Crime Complaint […]

On March 6, 2023, Europol announced that a ransomware group behind 37 cyberattacks since 2019 has been dismantled by the German and Ukrainian Police. The gang perpetrated their attacks using DoppelPaymer ransomware, which has the ability to compromise defense mechanisms […]

In the first collective effort of its kind, on March 2, 2023, the Departments of Justice, Commerce, and the Treasury issued a joint compliance note on Russia-related sanctions and export control evasion. The practical guidance aims to inform the private […]

From economic volatility to the war in Ukraine, 2023 will be a complex year for compliance professionals. Our report combines a state-of-the-industry survey with the latest subject matter expertise to offer a roadmap for the year ahead.

Customer onboarding is where the rubber hits the road for compliance teams. Where the theory of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing meets the commercial reality of the business. In this 5-part explainer, we’ll outline the kinds of issues you’ll face, how to manage them and how to effectively manage your own role in this critical process.

In its recent research, Celent interviewed tier 1 banks on the use of adverse media screening, revealing powerful insights into its potential value.

Singapore is often rated as the top location outside of Silicon Valley for technology innovation and disruption. As a result, it has become a thriving hub for FinTechs. This guide explores how firms operating in Singapore can comply with the city-state’s AML/CFT regulations.

Banks need a new approach to detecting financial crime. This hands-on guide explores how AI can be deployed in transaction monitoring systems today, improving alert remediation and helping compliance teams better identify networks of illicit activity.

Despite the war in Ukraine and the ongoing pandemic, the EU has other pressing policy issues on its collective mind in 2022, of which AML/CFT reform is amongst the most important.

As FinTechs grow and acquire more customers, their AML/CTF programs must also mature. The firms best set up for success are those with scalable solutions and a sound understanding of AUSTRAC’s expectations of the firms it regulates. This guide provides hands-on tips and best practices for any FinTech looking to scale in Australia.

Canada has a vibrant FinTech ecosystem, with more than 1,200 FinTechs using innovative technologies to disrupt financial services. To scale effectively, FinTechs need to ensure their AML/ATF programs are set up for success. Our hands-on guide to the AML landscape in Canada provides best practice guidance.

As financial crime typologies, payments use cases, and regulatory technologies evolve, how should compliance teams in remittance and cross-border payment firms build and scale their anti-money laundering (AML) programs?

Alviere, an embedded finance platform, helps non-financial institutions provide their customers with integrated financial products. This enables them to offer services including branded cards and bank accounts, global payments, and crypto. As a licensed financial institution also operating through bank […]

PingPong needed a solid solution to streamline its due diligence checks to meet its compliance obligations across many different jurisdictions and build trust with its new and expanding customer base.

Lumon has provided overseas payments and foreign exchange services to private individuals, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and larger corporates for over two decades.

TransferMate is one of the world’s leading B2B payments infrastructure-as-a-service companies. Based in Ireland, the company enables individuals and businesses to make seamless, cost-effective cross-border payments in more than 201 countries and 141 currencies.

As a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, RealPage provides a suite of cloud-based software that helps residential real estate owners and operators manage the tenant lifecycle.

HTB is working to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving financial crime landscape, and the growing sophistication of fraudsters. To support this work it was looking for a transaction monitoring and screening solution that would meet the needs of its growing customer base while safeguarding the bank’s reputation.

The Outcomes ComplyAdvantage’s comprehensive data coverage means OakNorth Bank is now able to use one single platform to onboard and monitor customers against all relevant databases. The solution’s customizability has made it easy to configure search algorithms and select the […]

IPT Africa’s compliance team can now make informed decisions about client risk, escalate potential high-risk cases, and take actions in real-time, which ultimately shortens the time it takes to onboard new customers.

Santander UK has successfully cut the customer onboarding cycle time from 12 days mean cycle time to 2 days.

What’s Happened?  On March 16th, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a “Dear CEO” letter to payments firms authorized or registered under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, and Electronic Money Regulations 2011.  In it, Matthew Long, the FCA’s Director of […]

In the US alone, it is estimated that losses related to account takeover fraud (ATO) amounted to $11bn in 2021, representing a 90 percent increase from 2020.  In our 2023 global compliance survey, 39 percent of respondents said the type […]

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), money laundering through real estate is one of the oldest known ways to move and hide illicit funds. Often viewed as a popular means to “wash” funds because large amounts […]

Before entering into a relationship with a new customer, financial institutions must establish what level of due diligence to perform. This decision will be determined by a number of factors that, combined, provide a customer risk score, highlighting whether they […]

Chargeback fraud occurs when a customer submits a transaction dispute with their payment provider for illegitimate – even dishonest – reasons. The consequences of fraudulent chargebacks can include unnecessary costs to firms, as well as enabling certain forms of illicit […]

The Automated Clearing House (ACH) network is a way of transferring money from one bank account to another. Supporting both credit and debit transfers, payments and withdrawals are sent to the clearing house where they await authorization before arriving at […]

E-commerce has become indispensable to retail frameworks around the world, providing customers and businesses with a flexible shopping experience that can save both time and money. However, high return rates are becoming an increasing challenge, creating additional costs and complexities […]

As fraud typologies become more complex, it is harder for firms to ensure they have robust detection practices in place. Yet while some red flags cover many fraud types, precise detection requires a forensic approach. In a constantly evolving risk […]

The FraudClassifier Model is a collaborative system that accurately identifies fraud typologies. Its industry-validated process bases each classification on whether the payment initiator was authorized or unauthorized. From there, it guides participants through a streamlined pathway ending in a customized […]