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ComplyAdvantage is pleased to announce two significant updates to its PEP data following the recent general elections in the UK and France. UK general election Following the UK general election on July 4, 2024, the BBC called the result a […]

(London) July 2, 2024 The G2 summer reports are out, and ComplyAdvantage has been placed in the Leader Quadrant for Anti-Money Laundering for a third consecutive quarter. Additionally, for the first time, the company has been placed in the Leader […]

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its sixth and final plenary under the presidency of T. Raja Kumar of Singapore on June 28, 2024. Delegates from over 200 jurisdictions and observers from international organizations gathered in Singapore for three […]

Each year brings a host of consequential new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and 2024 is no exception. Various regulators plan a raft of reforms with significant consequences. We’ve selected five key changes for this article – due to the global […]

In regular times, 2023 would have been seen as a busy year in geopolitics. But in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the massive Western sanctions in response to it, it seemed relatively quiet […]

The advent of a new year can prompt dread and excitement – some brace for another 12 months of bad news, while others are excited about the possibilities ahead. As a compliance industry veteran, experience tells me a little of […]

2023 saw financial crime risk professionals contend with increasing geopolitical turmoil, economic volatility, and rapidly changing criminal behavior. In 2024, with more than 40 national elections, a growing focus on terrorist financing, and continued technological development, these issues – and […]

Following October’s plenary, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued new guidance relating to cyber-enabled fraud (CEF). In the report, the global watchdog analyzed how the cyber fraud landscape has evolved, its links to other crimes, and how criminal syndicates […]

On November 7, 2023, additional members of a multi-million dollar health care fraud and money laundering conspiracy were indicted after generating over $500 million in fraudulent prescriptions. Led by defendant Brian Michael Sutton, the criminal group allegedly used their pre-existing […]

Following a review of its AML/CFT framework, the European Union is preparing to introduce a suite of new regulations that will have significant implications for firms operating in, or doing business with, EU countries.

From managing PEPs to regulating AI, the State of Financial Crime 2024 is packed with insights from our annual survey of 600 senior financial crime decision makers.

Read our guide to discover how organisations are planning to invest in technology in the future – and where they still rely on human expertise to improve their compliance programs.

Over the last decade, the rapid rise of new digitally-based insurtech firms has disrupted an industry long dominated by a select group of incumbent providers.
Ambiguity around insurtech’s anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud obligations – alongside inconsistent enforcement – has added further complexity.

This new guide aims takes a comprehensive and practical look at the PEP landscape and how firms should navigate it. We also draw on insights from ComplyAdvantage’s high-performing, proprietary PEP database to explore how PEP demographics vary in major economic centers.

Over the last decade, US authorities have expressed concerns about the role played by illicit finance in high-end residential purchases. International bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have also expressed concern. In particular, FATF highlighted real estate agents’ lack of regulatory coverage in the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the country’s main AML/CFT legislation.

This guide, written by compliance experts at ComplyAdvantage and Resistant AI, explores the growing regulatory momentum around AI in the United States. It explains existing and proposed federal and state legislation and provides practical tips for compliance leaders looking to ensure their firms keep pace with regulators.

If there’s one area of financial crime that best encapsulates the problem today’s compliance leaders face, it’s payment fraud. Volumes are rising – the value of payment fraud is set to soar to more than $40 billion by 2027.

As the financial crime and geopolitical landscape grows more complex, how are firms investing to improve transaction screening processes and manage risk?

Allianz Benelux offers life, health, and property insurance for individuals and small to medium businesses (SMBs) in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The company is part of the global Allianz network – one of the world’s largest insurance companies, with […]

Founded in 2017, Beem is a free mobile payment app with over 1.5 million customers in Australia. It specializes in facilitating peer-to-peer transactions, storing loyalty cards, moving money between accounts, and enabling purchases. To date, Beem has processed over $1 […]

Founded in 2014, Banxa is a leading infrastructure provider enabling businesses to embed cryptocurrency infrastructure into their platforms. Having processed billions of dollars in transactions, Banxa plays a vital role in onboarding companies and users to crypto through an extensive […]

An award-winning FinTech that provides Southeast Asians with a full suite of financial services, BigPay partnered with ComplyAdvantage for customer screening and transaction monitoring. The firm operates in Malaysia and Singapore, offering more than 1.4 million users services such as […]

Atlanticus is a technology company that enables banks, retailers, and healthcare providers to offer more inclusive financial services including loans and credit cards.  A core part of Atlanticus’ business portfolio is the two credit card brands it supports, Aspire and […]

An investment company aiming to help everyone invest simply and affordably, Freetrade partnered with ComplyAdvantage to conduct ongoing customer screening. The firm is authorized by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), and its […]

Specializing in international cash management solutions, financial services company Ebury partnered with ComplyAdvantage to build a fit-for-purpose transaction monitoring (TM) rule set that could keep pace with the company’s rapid growth. Ebury is fully regulated in 21 countries and offers […]

E-money institution (EMI) Payset offers diverse payment solutions, from multi-currency accounts and B2B wallets to currency exchanges and – soon – debit cards. Established in 2018, the company aims to bring financial services up to speed with modern business requirements […]

By tailoring screening to their risk-based approach and safely whitelisting false alerts at onboarding, Holvi has cut the time they spend remediating false positives in half.

This article was originally published in The Payments Association EU’s June 2024 whitepaper, “KYT Best Practices and More,” written in collaboration with Deloitte and Banking Circle. Download the full whitepaper here.    Efficient and accurate data analysis is crucial for effective […]

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its sixth and final plenary under the presidency of T. Raja Kumar of Singapore on June 28, 2024. Delegates from over 200 jurisdictions and observers from international organizations gathered in Singapore for three […]

Customer screening is the primary procedure businesses follow when conducting anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) activities. Because it’s such an important and frequent process, it significantly impacts a firm’s ability to operate efficiently and comply with global regulations. This […]

Ongoing monitoring is critical for financial institutions (FIs) to protect their businesses from criminals attempting to launder money or finance terrorist activity. It’s certainly an essential component in know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. But without an […]

An estimated 26 percent of the global population uses online gambling services to bet or play online casino games like poker and blackjack. In an environment where millions of people are exchanging money online, it’s no surprise that scammers have […]

Despite strict regulations and heightened due diligence, online gambling remains a lucrative avenue for illicit actors seeking to launder money. In fact, gambling emerged as one of the top three sectors that incurred the highest amount of anti-money laundering (AML) […]

In 1992, Singapore criminalized money laundering under the Drug Trafficking (Confiscation of Benefits) Act (DTA). However, due to criticism of the DTA’s limited scope, criminalizing only drug-related offenses as money laundering – an amendment to the legislation was introduced in […]

With the increasing demand for instant payments, financial institutions (FIs) face the challenge of imposing faster sanctions screening processes. Sanctions can be imposed quickly, making it necessary for firms to stay updated with the latest changes to prevent sanctions violations. […]

With FinTech partner banks in the United States increasing their FinTech deposits by double digits, greater scrutiny of the risks these relationships create by regulatory and supervisory bodies was inevitable. Financial institutions are offering these Banking as a Service (BaaS) […]